Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: CCC 25 : Francis vs Wilder II
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1#
Nice jab there from Askren.
Askren gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gomi counters with a straight right hand.
Askren slips a jab from Gomi.
Askren swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Good shot there by Gomi.
Askren changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gomi tries to avoid it but Askren manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gomi to the ground. Gomi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Askren misses with a takedown attempt - Gomi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hiroshi Gomi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Askren.#TD2#
Askren shoots in and bounces Gomi off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Askren won't allow Gomi to get back to his feet.
Askren controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gomi wants to stand but Askren is controlling the position.
Askren not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Askren prevents Gomi from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Gomi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Askren controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Askren shoots for a double leg takedown but Gomi sprawls well. He's pushed Askren's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice jab there from Gomi.
Gomi misses the jab.
Despite the aggression on Askren's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Askren throws a combination that misses
letting Gomi counter with a right hand.
Gomi throws a series of punches but Askren avoids them all with ease.
Askren tries for a takedown but Gomi circles away easily
letting Gomi counter with a right hand.
Jake Askren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Gomi misses its intended target.
Askren misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Askren. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Askren trying to control the action but Gomi is working from the bottom.
Gomi prevents Askren from moving into mount.
Askren advances to full mount.
Gomi wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Gomi tries to buck Askren off but Askren takes his back!
Askren biding his time, looking for the opening. #SUB2#
Askren working for the choke.
Askren has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Gomi's body. #T3#
Gomi trying to get back to his feet but Askren is in full control for now.
I would not like to be Gomi right now.
Gomi is trying to get back to his feet but Askren has full control of the position and if anything, Gomi has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB2#
Askren is working for a rear naked choke. Gomi is not defending it well and Askren has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Gomi refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Gomi's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jake Askren!
Jake Askren decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CCC 16 : Gretel vs Case
Date: Mar 27, 2024

#R1#
Askren lands with a nice combination. Villanil backs away looking to recover.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Villanil has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Villanil with a lazy takedown attempt
and Askren counters with a nice uppercut.
We've been told by Askren's head coaches at Shut Up & Train! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD2#
Villanil drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Askren manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Villanil is controlling Askren's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Villanil tries to roll over but Askren keeps him under control.
Villanil trying to control but Askren postures up.
Askren not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Villanil won't allow Askren to pass to mount. #SU#
Askren stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Villanil to get to his feet. #T1#
Askren keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Villanil enables Askren to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Villanil manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Villanil looking to control.
Askren slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Villanil keeping moving, preventing Askren from controlling successfully.
Villanil working a defensive guard here. #T2##SUB#
Askren drops back looking for a leg! Villanil is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Villanil manages to kick Askren off! Askren jumps back into Villanil's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Villanil is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Askren works over Villanil's head and body with a nice combination.
Villanil closes the distance and clinches up with Askren, looking for a takedown. Villanil pushes Askren against the cage but Askren circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jake Askren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Allan John Villanil.#TD#
Askren throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Villanil was covering up waiting for the punch and Askren finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T3##SUB2#
Villanil is looking for a triangle but Askren pushes his legs off easily.
Askren is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Villanil has his foot on Askren's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Askren works his way back into a safe position though.
Askren stays in close to Villanil's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Villanil is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Askren has his hands clasped together but Villanil extends and breaks Askren's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Villanil.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Allan John Villanil!
Allan John Villanil took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Furnace Performance ðŸ”¥ for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: CCC 8 : Locke vs Francis
Date: Feb 24, 2024

#R1#
Askren misses with the combination.
Case let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Case ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Askren moves away.
Case throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Case looks to score with a jab to the body but Askren is just out of range.#TD#
Askren shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Case napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Askren trying to control the position but Case is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren tries to advance to mount but Case denies him.
Askren happy to just control the position for now. #T1#
Case is not content to let Askren control the position. #SUB#
Askren swings around for an armbar but Case sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Askren's guard.
Case tries to stand but Askren is controlling from the bottom. #SU2#
Case gets to his feet - Askren follows without any prompting. #T2#
Askren fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Askren displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Case throws out the jab.
We've been told by Askren's head coaches at Shut Up & Train! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Case throws a shot to the body.
Askren tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Case swivels and escapes.
Askren tries for a takedown but Case circles away easily
and Case counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Askren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Askren avoids the head kick by Case.
A slapping leg kick lands for Case.
Case lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Case.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Case keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T3#
Case works Askren's body with a nice hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Case, as that shot connected.
No luck for Askren with that takedown attempt.
Case missing with a left hand there. Askren was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Askren throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Case counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Askren swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #KD2#
and Case counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Askren down! Case is looking to finish but Askren is intelligently defending himself. #ROC2#Askren is rocked!
Askren is breathing heavily.
Case trying to stand up but can't free himself from Askren's guard.
Oh Askren is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Case working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Askren is trying to keep Case in close.
Askren seems to have got his legs back now.#T4#
Case wants to get up but he can't break Askren's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Case is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Case looks to land a combination. Askren sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Askren tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Case swivels and escapes.
Askren tries for a takedown but Case circles away easily
enabling Case to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Case dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Case slaps away a takedown attempt from Askren, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Askren rushes Case and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Case lands with a right to the head.
Askren is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Case is defending well.#BC2#
Case breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Askren misses with an uppercut
enabling Case to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice takedown defense from Case. No joy for Askren on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Askren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Askren gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Case counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Case.
Askren fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Case now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
Case misses the shot to the body.
Justin Case is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Case stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Case wants it to stay on the feet.
Jake Askren is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Case dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Case.
Case throws a series of punches but Askren avoids them all with ease. #TD#
Askren scores with a takedown into Case's guard.

Case is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Askren presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Case lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Case scores with a nice hook to the head.
Case stalling in the clinch but Askren improves position.
Askren changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Case fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Askren misses with a takedown
and Case counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2#
Case throws a nice outside leg kick.
Askren shoots in for a takedown but Case shows good takedown defense.
Askren dives in and grabs Case's left leg, looking for a takedown. Case pushes down on Askren's head and hops out.
Jake Askren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Askren has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Askren there as he acknowledges the shot.
Askren uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Case.
Askren shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD2#
and Case counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Askren!
Case wants to stand up but Askren has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Case has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Case is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Askren manages to get to full guard.
Case wanted to stand there but Askren had control of the position.
Case must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Case is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Askren rather than just go for the knockout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Askren is defended easily by Case.
Case with a hook.
Justin Case seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Askren throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Case's waist but Case gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Askren off to one side.
It seemed like Case was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Askren stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Case.
Askren misses with a double jab
enabling Case to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Case showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##KD2#
Case drops Askren with a nice combination! Case dives into Askren's guard, looking to finish!
Case wants to stand and escape but instead Askren has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Case wants to stand but Askren is controlling the position.
Askren trying to control the position from guard on top but Case is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Justin Case has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1##ES2#
Case scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Jab by Case.
Askren shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Case but Case pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Askren uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Case.
Askren takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Case connects with a looping right hand.
No luck for Askren with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Case just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Askren takes one to the side of the head.
Case lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Case stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Case wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Askren. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Case gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Askren won't allow Case to get back to his feet.
Askren wants to control from the top but Case keeps moving. #ES2#
Case scrambles and gets back to his feet. #TD#
Askren drives through with a takedown into guard.

Case is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T3##BC2#
Case's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Askren takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Askren shoots in looking for a takedown. Case tries to sprawl out of it but Askren keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Case manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Case misses with a two punch combination.
Case with a jab.
Case lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Askren misses with a takedown attempt - Case sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T4#
Askren misses with a takedown
and Case counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Askren walks into a left hand.
Case throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Askren tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Case paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Askren avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jake Askren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Justin Case is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Askren shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Case but Case pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Askren moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Case lands a really nice looking cross but Askren seems unphased.
Case moves forwards but Askren connects with a nice, crisp jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Case comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Case has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Case!
A victorious Justin Case thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SMASH: Khan vs Barkley
Date: Jan 21, 2024

#R1#
Askren uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hackett.
Askren shoots in for a double leg but Hackett sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Askren moves into the clinch.
Hackett wants to stall.
Askren wants a takedown but no success here.
Hackett gets underhooks to prevent Askren's takedown attempt.
James Hackett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Askren.
Askren goes for a takedown attempt but Hackett pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Askren connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Askren throws a body punch but Hackett moves out of range.
Hackett tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Askren manages to circle out of the way.
Hackett with a nice calf kick.
Askren misses with a takedown attempt
and Hackett counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Askren tries to clinch up.#T1#
Hackett throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Askren.
Askren defending well as Hackett loads up on a big left hand.
Askren throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hackett lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Hackett tried to score with a low kick but Askren checks it.
Hackett looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Askren shoots in for a double leg but Hackett sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hackett was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Hackett drives through and clinches with Askren against the cage.
Hackett stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Askren avoiding damage as Hackett throws knees to the body.
Hackett unloads a knee to the mid-section. Askren lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hackett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hackett throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Askren is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hackett pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hackett is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Askren taking a breather.#T2#
Askren has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hackett after a bit of a struggle.
Hackett working Askren over with knees to the body.
Come on Hackett - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #TD2#
Askren is trying to trip Hackett. He has hold of a leg but Hackett is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Askren persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Askren told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Askren slips nicely into half guard.
Askren is looking to take a break and control but Hackett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hackett is looking to control Askren's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hackett avoid being mounted?
Askren wants to pass to mount but Hackett is defending the position. #SUB#
Askren is looking to control the position but Hackett frees his trapped leg and locks up an armbar from the bottom! It looks tight! Askren grimaces and holds on for a second but is forced to tap or have his arm broken! Slick Jiu Jitsu from Hackett there - Askren really paying for some sloppy defensive work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Hackett!
A very excited looking James Hackett made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SMASH: Khan vs Mukunzi
Date: Dec 31, 2023

#R1#
Bogo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Askren.
Askren looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bogo is fending him off so far but Askren persists. Nope, Bogo circles away and we're back to standing.
Askren moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#TD#
Askren drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Askren wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bogo keeps working.
Bogo is trying to control Askren's posture but Askren avoids it.
Askren passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Bogo!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bogo is looking to escape. #T1#
Askren controlling from mount. #SU#
Askren gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Askren fails with a takedown attempt.
Bogo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Askren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bogo misses with the combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Askren. #T2#
Bogo throws a nice head kick!
Askren fails with the takedown
and Bogo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Askren tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bogo defends well and Askren ends up having to push Bogo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Askren wants to take the fight to the mat but Bogo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Askren goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bogo prevents it.
Bogo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Askren pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Askren is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Bogo can't fight it off and eventually Askren manages to take the fight to the floor. Bogo looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bogo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Askren controls the pace.#T3#
Askren trying to control the position from guard on top but Bogo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Askren is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bogo keeping moving, preventing Askren from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Bogo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Askren defends well.
Askren is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Askren seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bogo for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Askren stands and steps away. Bogo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Askren dives in and grabs Bogo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bogo pushes down on Askren's head and hops out.
Horrible takedown attempt by Askren or perhaps it was just good defense by Bogo, which made it look bad.
And Bogo tries to counter it with a takedown but Askren pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Askren fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bogo throws a head kick but Askren moves out of range.
Bogo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Askren misses with a takedown attempt - Bogo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Bogo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Askren tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bogo defends well and Askren ends up having to push Bogo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bogo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bogo gets underhooks to prevent Askren's takedown attempt.
Askren misses with some punches.
Askren tries to score a body lock takedown but Bogo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Askren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bogo looking for a takedown.
Askren is looking for a takedown.
Askren is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bogo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bogo pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
Bogo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bogo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T1#
Bogo keeping moving, preventing Askren from controlling successfully.
Jake Askren overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Bogo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Askren defends it easily.#SU#
Askren decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bogo, up you get!
Bogo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Askren in his tracks.
Askren shoots for a double leg takedown but Bogo sprawls well. He's pushed Askren's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Askren moves in looking to clinch but Bogo pushes him off.
Bogo stuffs the takedown.
Askren shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bogo defends it nicely.#T2#
Askren shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bogo but Bogo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And Bogo tries to counter it with a takedown but Askren pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bogo throws a head kick that misses.
Askren tries for a takedown but Bogo circles away easily#TD2#
and Bogo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Askren's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bogo wants to control from the top but Askren keeps moving.
Bogo is working Askren over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bogo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bogo looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Bogo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Askren dives on top into guard.#REVR##T3#
Bogo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SU#
Askren gets to his feet. Bogo looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Askren on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bogo. Bogo obviously looking to wear him down.
Askren tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bogo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bogo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Askren defends it well.
Askren shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bogo as he jumps to the side.
Bogo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Askren darts in trying to clinch
and Bogo counters with a big head kick but Askren shrugs it off. #T4#
Askren shoots in for a takedown but Bogo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bogo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A head kick misses from Bogo.
Askren looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bogo is fending him off so far but Askren persists. Nope, Bogo circles away and we're back to standing.
Bogo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Askren tries for a takedown but Bogo circles away easily#TD2#
and Bogo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Askren's guard.
Bogo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bogo cracks Askren with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Bogo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Askren dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bogo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bogo throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Bogo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Bogo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bogo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Askren throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bogo's waist but Bogo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Askren off to one side.
Askren swats away the attempt to clinch by Bogo.
Askren closes the distance and clinches up with Bogo, looking for a takedown. Askren pushes Bogo against the cage but Bogo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Askren shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Askren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bogo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Askren.
Adam Bogo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren fails with the takedown.
Bogo keeps Askren at a distance using the push kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Askren takes a kick to the side of the head.
Askren dives in for a single leg takedown but Bogo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bogo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Askren.
Askren is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bogo is defending well.
Askren is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bogo is trying to drag Askren to the mat but Askren just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bogo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Askren smiles and moves away.
Jake Askren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Askren stops a takedown attempt from Bogo.
Bogo gets underhooks to prevent Askren's takedown attempt. #TD2#
Bogo turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bogo manages to end up in side control.#SUB2#
Bogo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Askren has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bogo but great work by Askren.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bogo trying to remain calm as Askren controls from the top position.
Askren trying to control the action but Bogo is working from the bottom.
Askren tries to advance to mount but Bogo instead regains half guard. #T3#
Askren seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bogo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bogo won't allow Askren to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Bogo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Askren pulls his head out easily.
Askren is looking to advance position but Bogo won't allow it. #SUB#
Askren is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bogo is just riding it out for now. Askren eventually gives up the hold.
Askren is thwarting Bogo's attempts to control the position.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Askren not doing much here. #SUB2#
Bogo actively working from the bottom here.
Jake Askren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Askren seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Askren wants to free his trapped foot but Bogo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Askren seems to be looking for submissions.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Bogo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bogo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Bogo!

Event: SMASH: Barrels vs Frewin
Date: Dec 03, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Askren has Gomi up against the cage in a clinch.
Gomi has had enough of the clinch but Askren keeps him there for the moment.
Gomi tries to circle away but Askren has him pinned against the cage.
Gomi is trying to break the clinch but Askren has him pressed against the cage.
Gomi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gomi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Askren has Gomi pressed against the cage, preventing Gomi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gomi is looking to break free of the clinch but Askren has double underhooks. #BC#
Gomi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fighters circling - Gomi throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Askren moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Askren breaks the clinch.
Gomi with a hook.
Gomi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Gomi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gomi is looking to counter punch.
Askren looks winded!
Gomi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Askren at a distance. #T1#
Gomi misses with a two punch combination.
A slow jab from Gomi misses its intended target.
Gomi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Askren tries for a takedown but Gomi circles away easily
and Gomi counters with a series of strikes. Askren will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gomi misses with a two punch combination.
Askren closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gomi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gomi throws a right and a left that Askren avoids nicely.
Askren ducks under a wild hook from Gomi.
Gomi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hiroshi Gomi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Askren defending well as Gomi loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gomi missing with a left hand there. Askren was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gomi misses with a looping left.
Askren has his takedown stuffed
and Gomi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice takedown defense from Gomi. No joy for Askren on that attempt.
Hiroshi Gomi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Askren.
Askren closes the distance and clinches up with Gomi, looking for a takedown. Askren pushes Gomi against the cage but Gomi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Askren slips a jab from Gomi.
Gomi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Askren takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Askren tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Gomi to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#Askren is rocked!
Askren tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gomi paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3#
Gomi throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fighters circling - Gomi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gomi misses with a looping right.
Gomi throws a shot from downtown. Askren moves away and avoids it.
Gomi throws out a loose jab but Askren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gomi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gomi misses with a straight left.
Askren looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gomi throws a big shot that misses.
Gomi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Gomi misses with an uppercut. Askren saw that one coming.
Askren avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Askren wants to counter the offense by Gomi and move into the clinch position.
Jake Askren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Gomi tries to keep at a distance but Askren has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gomi wants to get back to striking at distance but Askren won't allow it.
Askren lands with a light punch inside.
Gomi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T4#
Askren keeps control of Gomi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Askren changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gomi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gomi throws a hook but Askren avoids it easily.
Gomi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gomi wants it to stay on the feet.
A slow jab from Gomi misses its intended target.
Askren tries to clinch but Gomi moves away
and Gomi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gomi throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Askren to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Askren.
Askren has his takedown stuffed
and Gomi counters with a straight right hand.
Gomi misses the shot to the body.
Gomi throws a series of punches but Askren avoids them all with ease.
Askren uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gomi.
Gomi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gomi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hiroshi Gomi dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Askren slips a straight right by Gomi.
Hiroshi Gomi is winning the standup battle so far.
Askren fails with a takedown attempt.
Askren tries to clinch but Gomi moves out of range.
Askren gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gomi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gomi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gomi cracks Askren with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomi misses with a straight left.
Nice takedown defense from Gomi. No joy for Askren on that attempt.
Hiroshi Gomi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Askren.
Gomi misses with a double jab.
Gomi loads up on a big right hand but Askren slips the punch.
Askren is breathing heavily.#T1#
Askren keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gomi.
Askren shoots in for a takedown but Gomi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gomi dips to his left and cracks Askren with an uppercut!
Gomi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Askren is still on wobbly legs! Can Gomi finish him?
Gomi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Askren is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gomi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Askren can do to turn this around?
Askren blocks a jab.
Askren seems to have recovered his senses.
Askren misses with a takedown
and Gomi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gomi lands a jab to the nose.
Gomi scores with a sloppy right hand. Askren should have avoided that one.
Gomi scores with a body shot.
Askren gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gomi wobbles Askren with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Gomi dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Askren to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hiroshi Gomi!
A relieved looking Hiroshi Gomi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SMASH:218
Date: Nov 12, 2023

#R1#
Sokol fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Askren manages to avoid it.
We've been told by Askren's head coaches at Shut Up & Train! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD2#
Sokol drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sokol working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Sokol throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Sokol working the ground and pound from side control.
Sokol is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Sokol throws an elbow but Askren slips to the side and avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lull in the action here as Sokol stalls from top position.
Sokol throws an elbow but Askren slips to the side and avoids it well.#T1#
Sokol tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Askren defending against the ground and pound.
Askren is breathing heavily.
Sokol is looking to take a break and control but Askren is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sokol is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2#
Sokol looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sokol working the ground and pound but Askren is defending the strikes.
Sokol working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Sokol throws a strike aimed at the side of Askren's head but Askren avoids it well.#T2#
Sokol throws a strike aimed at the side of Askren's head but Askren avoids it well.
Askren might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sokol looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Askren is avoiding damage well.
Sokol tries to score with some ground and pound. Askren controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Askren managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Sokol.
Askren is not content to let Sokol control the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Sokol working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Askren parries the strikes from Sokol easily there. Sokol is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Askren to escape.
Sokol tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Sokol trying to control the action but Askren is working from the bottom.
Sokol working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T3#
Sokol in side control, throwing shots but Askren defends.
The strikes coming from Sokol are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Sokol misses with the ground and pound.
Sokol creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Sokol is chipping away with strikes.
Sokol throws a strike aimed at the side of Askren's head but Askren avoids it well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sokol misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Sokol tries to move into full mount but can't pass Askren's legs.
Sokol looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Askren is avoiding damage well. #T4#
Sokol working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Askren takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Askren is not content to let Sokol control the position.
Sokol tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Sokol throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Sokol just content to control the position.
Sokol throws an elbow but Askren slips to the side and avoids it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sokol misses with the ground and pound.
Sokol tries to move to mount but Askren blocks the move with his legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Sokol dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sokol, as that shot connected. #CL#
Askren rushes Sokol and presses him up against the cage.
Come on Sokol - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Sokol working aggressively here.
Askren wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sokol working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sokol prevents a body shot from Askren.
A short right from Sokol.
Askren can't get the takedown.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sokol takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Askren fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokol lands a left hand.
Sokol tries to work over Askren's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sokol swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Askren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Askren blocking some punches.
Askren's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Sokol lands an uppercut.
Sokol lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sokol has Askren pushed against the cage.
Askren blocking some punches.
Sokol working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sokol lands with a right to the head.
Sokol lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sokol misses with some punches.
Askren lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sokol avoiding damage.
A body shot lands from Sokol.
Sokol misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sokol.
Good body shot from Sokol.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sokol.
Sokol lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sokol throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Askrens head. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sokol. #TD#
Askren has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Sokol regains guard immediately.
Sokol manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Askren manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Askren keeping moving, preventing Sokol from controlling successfully.
Sokol postures up in Askren's guard and throws a big left but Askren blocks it.
Askren has momentary wrist control but Sokol slips an elbow through the middle.
Askren keeping full guard, as Sokol tries to pass. #T3#
Askren keeping moving, preventing Sokol from controlling successfully.
Sokol is looking to work some ground and pound but Askren has wrist control.
Sokol throwing strikes from guard but Askren blocks nicely.
Jan Sokol has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sokol working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sokol throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Askren works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sokol is pushing down on Askren's leg trying to pass to half guard. Askren is fighting to maintain full guard but Sokol has managed to sneak the leg through.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sokol trying to pass the guard but Askren defending well.
Sokol is trying to control the action in half guard but Askren is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sokol tries to pass the half guard into mount. Askren knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Askren blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sokol.
Askren keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Good standup being displayed there by Sokol as he connects with a hook.
Sokol lands a head shot.
Sokol lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sokol lands with an overhand left.
Sokol's jab looks to have found its range, popping Askren under the eye.
Sokol fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sokol thows a body kick. Askren tries to catch it but that hurt him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Sokol showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Sokol wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sokol has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Askren blocks the body kick.
Sokol throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Askren on the side of the head.
Askren takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Askren gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Askren has a takedown stuffed.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sokol, as that shot connected.
Askren is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL2#
Sokol pushes Askren up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Sokol.
A nice left hand lands by Sokol.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Sokol on the inside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sokol throws a punch but it's blocked by Askren.
Askren lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sokol backwards.
Askren letting Sokol take a breather here.
A head punch on the inside from Askren fails to land. #T1#
Askren blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sokol fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sokol lands with a short shot to the head.
Sokol throws a punch but it's blocked by Askren.
Sokol has Askren pressed against the cage, preventing Askren from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sokol pushes Askren back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Askren blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Sokol scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sokol lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC2#Askren is rocked!
Askren looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Oh Askren is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sokol is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sokol.
Askren seems to have got his legs back now.
Sokol swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Askren tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sokol will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Askren up against the cage.#T2#
A short body shot lands from Sokol as the two fighters clinch.
Sokol lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Sokol fails to land.
A short right from Sokol on the inside.
Askren tries to score a body lock takedown but Sokol shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sokol scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sokol lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sokol misses with a hook from the clinch.
Askren blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sokol.
Sokol has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sokol lands a right hand that snaps the head of Askren backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Askren.
Sokol scores with a shoulder strike.
Sokol misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Sokol.
Sokol lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
Sokol misses with a body punch.
Sokol lands a shoulder strike.
Askren wants to get back to striking at distance but Sokol won't allow it.
Sokol lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sokol.
Sokol misses with some punches.
Sokol softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sokol lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sokol lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sokol lands a right hand.
Sokol gets through Askren's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Askren blocking some punches.
Askren blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Askren wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Askren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Askren misses with a punch on the inside.
Sokol lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sokol misses with some punches.
Sokol misses with the head strike.
Sokol tries to throw a body punch but Askren avoids it by throwing Sokol back against the cage.
Jan Sokol is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Askren is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sokol lands an uppercut.
Sokol lands with a right to the head.
Sokol lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Askren backwards.
Askren is trying to break the clinch but Sokol is controlling him.
Askren has Sokol pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sokol manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jake Askren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Askren misses with some punches.
Askren goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sokol prevents it.
Sokol swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sokol lands a hook that snaps the head of Askren backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jan Sokol comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sokol has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 25:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 25:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan Sokol!
During a confident post fight interview, Jan Sokol thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SMASH: Nascimento vs Lunak
Date: Oct 14, 2023

#R1#
Askren tries for a takedown but Hohenthal circles away easily
and Hohenthal counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hohenthal fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Askren looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hohenthal misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Askren has managed to clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Hohenthal.
Nice body punch from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hohenthal lands a hook that snaps the head of Askren backwards.
A body shot lands from Hohenthal.
Askren has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hohenthal is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren is trying to break the clinch but Hohenthal is controlling him.
A short right from Hohenthal on the inside.
Hohenthal lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Askren.
Askren blocks a body shot from Hohenthal.
Askren has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hohenthal after a bit of a struggle.
Lennart Hohenthal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Askren.
Hohenthal lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Askren tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hohenthal's elbow.
Hohenthal just leaning against Askren, taking a breather.
Hohenthal tries to work over Askren's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hohenthal misses with a punch to the body.
Hohenthal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hohenthal lands with a right to the head.
Hohenthal taking a breather.
Hohenthal works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hohenthal takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Askren has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hohenthal after a bit of a struggle.
Hohenthal will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Askren up against the cage.
Askren throws a punch but it's blocked by Hohenthal.
Hohenthal tries a body shot but Askren blocks it.
Hohenthal will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Askren up against the cage.
Hohenthal lands a body shot. #T2#
Askren misses with a punch to the body.
Askren taking a breather.
Hohenthal controlling the action here for a moment.
A shot in the inside from Hohenthal. #BC2#
Askren pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hohenthal punishes Askren's body with a nice straight punch.
Hohenthal punishes Askren's body with a nice straight punch.
Askren looks winded!
Hohenthal misses the shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hohenthal throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD#
Hohenthal closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Askren did well to prevent Hohenthal getting side control.
Hohenthal missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Askren avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hohenthal. #T3#
Hohenthal passes to side control.
Hohenthal tries to advance to mount but can't.
Askren told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Hohenthal throws a strike aimed at the side of Askren's head but Askren avoids it well.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Hohenthal tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Askren trying to remain calm as Hohenthal controls from the top position.
Hohenthal landing a few strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Askren managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hohenthal. #T4#
Hohenthal is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Hohenthal tries to score with some ground and pound. Askren controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Hohenthal lands a nice forearm strike.
Hohenthal has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hohenthal sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Askren is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Hohenthal scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Askren to see if he's OK.
Hohenthal trying to control the position but Askren is working away.
We've been hearing that Hohenthal has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hohenthal working the strikes but Askren uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hohenthal throwing shots but Askren is blocking nicely.
Hohenthal controlling the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lennart Hohenthal dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Hohenthal misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Askren.
Askren tries to clinch but Hohenthal moves out of range.
Askren closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hohenthal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Askren can do to turn this around?
Hohenthal circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hohenthal cracks Askren with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Askren darts in looking for a takedown but Hohenthal gets double underhooks and turns Askren into the cage.
Hohenthal fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren closes the distance but Hohenthal moves to the side
and Hohenthal counters with a right hand to the body.
Askren is breathing heavily.
Hohenthal scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hohenthal misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Hohenthal misses the shot to the body.
Hohenthal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hohenthal leaves Askren with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Askren fails to land the takedown.
Lennart Hohenthal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Askren.
Nice cross by Hohenthal.#KD#
Hohenthal feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Askren sprawling to the canvas! Askren rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Hohenthal finish him?! #ROC#Askren is rocked!
Lennart Hohenthal is winning the standup battle so far.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Askren tries to get into range but Hohenthal steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Askren! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Hohenthal scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lennart Hohenthal!
Lennart Hohenthal retains his bantamweight title!
A very excited looking Lennart Hohenthal made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SMASH: Storm vs Tosen 2
Date: Sep 23, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Askren scores with a takedown into Lalla's guard.
Lalla really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Askren is looking to work some ground and pound but Lalla has wrist control.
Askren with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Askren stopping the sweep attempt from Lalla.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Askren avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Lalla is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Askren is aware though and is defending well.
Askren working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lalla's head.
Lalla looking to hit a scissor sweep but Askren is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Lalla is looking for a triangle but Askren pushes his legs off easily.
Askren lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Askren's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Lalla looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lalla trying to strike off his back.
Lalla seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Askren's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Askren postures up and lands a big shot to Lalla's brow.
Askren postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Askren lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Askren connects with a couple of short punches.
Askren preventing the sweep.
Askren postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #ROC2#Lalla is rocked!#SUB#
Lalla looking for a guillotine here but Askren defends easily.
Oh Lalla is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Askren with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Askren is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Askren chips away with some ground and pound.
Askren with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lalla tries to strike from the bottom.
Askren told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Askren preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Lalla looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lalla seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB#
Askren got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lalla has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Askren has managed to get both his arms back between Lalla's legs - danger averted.#T2#
Askren stopping the sweep attempt from Lalla.
Lalla will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position. #SUB#
Lalla is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Askren is aware though and is defending well.
Askren postures up and lands a big shot to Lalla's brow.
Askren distracts Lalla with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Askren working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Askren scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Askren lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Askren's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Lalla is looking for a triangle but Askren pushes his legs off easily.
Askren scoring with some ground and pound.
Askren distracts Lalla with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Lalla looking for a guillotine here but Askren defends easily.
Askren is working Lalla over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Askren landing with the ground and pound. #T3#
Askren postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Askren with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Askren makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Lalla working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Askren doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Askren manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Askren postures up and lands a big shot to Lalla's brow. #SUB#
Lalla escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Askren gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Askren postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Askren landing with the ground and pound.
Askren postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Askren won't allow Lalla to sweep him here.
Askren lands a couple of digs.
Askren scoring with some ground and pound.
Askren lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Askren gets to his feet and stands over Lalla, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Lalla felt that one! Askren unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Lalla from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Askren!
Jake Askren thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Jaro Lalla was interviewed post fight and said '$#%@@@!!! SHIT!!!!! FUC@#$ YOU ALL!@#$#@@'.

Event: SMASH: Bartz vs Thai
Date: Aug 27, 2023

#R1##TD#
Askren closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Askren tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
An elbow from Askren crashes against the mat.
Askren working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Sloppy strikes there by Askren.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ground and pound from Askren seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Askren lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Noriega down.
Noriega wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The ground and pound from Askren seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Askren lands a nice forearm strike.
Askren tries to advance to mount but Noriega denies him.
Askren working the head with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Askren tries to move to mount but Noriega blocks the move with his legs.
Noriega really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Askren. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Askren working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T1#
Noriega is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Noriega prevents Askren from moving into mount.
Askren in side control, throwing shots but Noriega defends.
Askren has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Askren fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Noriega tries to bench press Askren off him but Askren keeps the position.
Askren throwing strikes but Noriega manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Askren tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Noriega wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Noriega is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Noriega wants to lay and pray for a moment but Askren keeps working. #T2#
Askren is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Askren is working hard here to advance position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T3#
Noriega happy to just control the position for now.
Noriega is looking to take a break and control but Askren is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Askren tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Noriega wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Askren is trying to escape the position but Noriega is controlling the position.
Askren might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Askren is trying to get back to half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Noriega wants to lay and pray for a moment but Askren keeps working. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Askren moves out of range of the body kick.#TD#
Askren closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Askren dominated that round.
That's time! Askren's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Askren shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Askren showed some decent athleticism there.
Nice strikes from Askren there.
Askren looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Askren working Noriega over with strikes.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Askren here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Noriega won't allow Askren to pass to mount.
Noriega is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren thows a huge punch but Noriega dodges it nicely.
Askren wants to pass the guard but Noriega is defending well.
Askren is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Noriega can do to turn this around?
Askren missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Askren is pressing down on Noriega's thigh, looking to free his foot. Noriega is holding on for now.
Noriega trying to control but Askren postures up.
Askren passes the guard and advances to mount!
Askren pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Askren looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Noriega keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Askren is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Askren unloading with bombs!
Askren connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Askren breaks from Noriega's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Askren has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Noriega's face.
Askren with good strikes from the mount here!#ROC#Noriega is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Askren lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Noriega is still in real trouble! Can Askren finish him?
Oooooh, big shot lands for Askren! Noriega is hurt baaadly! Askren is firing away with more strikes - Noriega is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Askren!
Jake Askren seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Pablo Noriega was interviewed post fight and said 'It time put down the gloves , it over. I don’t have the fire to fight anymore, time to spend with wife & kids. Only reason is escape crime & make money for family, without MMA ill be in prison'.

Event: SMASH:Kentas vs Mcgee
Date: Jul 30, 2023

#R1#
Askren shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shredder pinned against the cage. Shredder gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Askren tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shredder sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Askren somewhat.
Shredder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shredder connects with a body shot that sends Askren's belly button to the back.
Askren closes the distance and clinches up with Shredder, looking for a takedown. Askren pushes Shredder against the cage but Shredder circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Slash Shredder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Askren.
Askren fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Shredder avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shredder swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shredder scores with a hook to the body. Askren takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Askren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Askren is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren wants to clinch up but Shredder keeps it at a distance.
Askren takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shredder lands a body shot.
Shredder fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Askren on the side of the head.
Shredder lands a really nice looking cross but Askren seems unphased.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Shredder misses its intended target. #T1#
Shredder lands a right hook to the body.
Shredder thuds a left hand into Askren's body.
Shredder sizes up Askren with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shredder changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Askren doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shredder is looking to wear down Askren with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Shredder scores with a nice right hand.
A jab from Shredder finds it's way through Askren's defenses.
Askren gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shredder.
Askren swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Askren ducks right into an uppercut from Shredder.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Askren is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shredder sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shredder just misses with a punch to the body.
Askren darts in looking for a takedown but Shredder gets double underhooks and turns Askren into the cage.
Askren shoots for a double leg takedown but Shredder sprawls well. He's pushed Askren's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Askren walks into a jab.
Askren takes one to the side of the head.
Askren fails with the takedown.
Shredder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shredder with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
Shredder scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A jab from Shredder finds it's way through Askren's defenses.
Shredder lands a nice shot that snaps Askren's head back. #TD2#
Askren shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Shredder is looking to escape.
Askren wants to pass the guard but Shredder is defending well.
Askren looks to land a strike but Shredder avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Askren throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shredder works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shredder avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Askren throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shredder works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shredder avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shredder utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Askren throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Askren prevents Shredder from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shredder jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Shredder misses with a straight left.
Askren fails with a takedown attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Shredder there.
Shredder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Askren tries to clinch up.
Shredder scores with a jab.
Shredder throws a shot to the body.
Shredder throws a lazy right hand but Askren sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Askren wants to counter with a clinch but Shredder pushes him away.
Shredder looks to land a right hand but Askren moved out of range.
Askren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Shredder lands a right hook to the body.
Shredder throws an overhand right that lands on Askren's shoulder, as Askren tries to avoid the shot.
Nice takedown defense from Shredder. No joy for Askren on that attempt.
Shredder slaps away a takedown attempt from Askren, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Shredder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Askren manages to avoid it.
Askren wants to counter with a clinch but Shredder pushes him away.
Shredder connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Askren takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shredder connects with the punch.
Shredder is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Shredder connects with a body shot.
Shredder avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Askren tries to clinch up.
Shredder keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shredder works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Askren ducks under a wild hook from Shredder.
Shredder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Askren.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Slash Shredder dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Shredder lands with an uppercut that bounces Askren off the cage and back into range.
Jab, jab by Shredder - just one landing.
Shredder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Askren.
Shredder is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#CL2#
Askren clinches up against the cage.
Askren tries for a takedown but Shredder manages to get underhooks.
Shredder tries to work over Askren's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shredder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Askren's elbow.
Shredder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Askren throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shredders head. #TD2#
Askren lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Askren is pressing down on Shredder's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shredder is holding on for now.
Askren missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Askren has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Askren is pressing down on Shredder's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shredder is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Shredder kicks off Askren and gets to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shredder moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Slash Shredder is winning the standup battle so far.
Askren shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T1#
Askren walks into a jab.
Slash Shredder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shredder connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Askren wants to clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Askren 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Askren.
Askren tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shredder manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Askren slips a jab from Shredder.
Askren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Askren tries to counter with a clinch but Shredder shakes him off and moves away.
Askren misses with a series of wild punches. #TD2#
Askren gets a takedown into half guard.
Askren trying to mount his opponent but Shredder defends it.
Jake Askren has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Askren throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Askren wants to free his trapped foot but Shredder is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Askren throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Shredder to regain full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Askren postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Askren stops Shredder from standing up.
Askren working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Askren working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Askren throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Askren landing with the ground and pound.
Shredder preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Askren postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Slash Shredder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shredder avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shredder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Askren can do to turn this around?
Shredder jabs Askren to the body, keeping him at a distance.#TD2#
Askren feints and as Shredder raises his hands in defense, Askren changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Shredder wants to stand and escape but Askren is having none of it.
Askren loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Askren throws a strike but Shredder rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Shredder tries to stand but Askren is controlling from the bottom. #T4#
Shredder trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Askren controls Shredder momentarily but Shredder frees himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Slash Shredder dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Askren walks into a jab.
Shredder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Askren was well out of range. Poor timing from Shredder.
Askren avoids the body shot from Shredder.
Askren uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shredder.
Shredder connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shredder misses with an uppercut. Askren saw that one coming.
Askren will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Askren drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Askren steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shredder.
Shredder bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shredder keeps the fight on the outside.
Shredder lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shredder misses with a straight left.
Askren closes the distance and clinches up with Shredder, looking for a takedown. Askren pushes Shredder against the cage but Shredder circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shredder throws a jab but it's blocked by Askren.
Jake Askren is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shredder connects with a body shot that sends Askren's belly button to the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shredder sizes up Askren with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Askren shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Slash Shredder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Askren.
Askren takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Shredder.
Askren on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A slow jab from Shredder misses its intended target.
Shredder throws a right hand that misses #CL2#
and Askren counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Shredder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Shredder.
Askren is looking for a takedown.
Shredder prevents the takedown attempt.
Shredder lands a nice uppercut.
Shredder lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shredder softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Askren wants to break free but Shredder has control.
A short body shot lands from Shredder as the two fighters clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shredder.
Shredder keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Askren's efforts to push away.
Shredder working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Askren makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shredder.
Slash Shredder is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Shredder lands with a left to the head.
Askren tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shredder's elbow.
Askren blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shredder scores with a shot to the side of Askren's head.
Askren goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Askren wants a takedown but no success here.
Shredder lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Askren wants to take the fight to the mat but Shredder manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Shredder lands a nice uppercut.
Askren lands an uppercut.
Shredder gets underhooks to prevent Askren's takedown attempt. #T3#
Shredder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Askren goes for a takedown attempt but Shredder pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Shredder just misses with a punch to the body.
Shredder scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Shredder looks to score with a jab to the body but Askren is just out of range.
Askren tries to counter by closing the distance.
Askren slips under a jab.
Shredder with a nice cross.
Askren on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Askren walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shredder swings for the body but Askren moves out of range.
Shredder scores with a nice strike.
Askren has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shredder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Askren manages to avoid it.
Shredder stuffs the takedown attempt from Askren. Askren gets slowly back to his feet.
Shredder lands a right hook to the body. #T4#
Shredder stuffs the takedown.
A big left from Shredder misses.
Askren tries to clinch there but Shredder circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shredder scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shredder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shredder lands with a hook. Askren tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Askren is looking to clinch.
Shredder with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Askren takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jake Askren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shredder works Askren's body with a nice hook.
Askren is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shredder defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Askren.
Shredder throws a body punch but Askren moves out of range.
Shredder stuns Askren with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Askren tries to clinch up.
Shredder looks to land a right hand but Askren moved out of range.
Shredder sets himself, and Askren steps forward looking for the clinch! Shredder avoids it this time.
Askren uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shredder.

And that's the end of the fight!
Slash Shredder showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shredder, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:25
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slash Shredder!

Event: SMASH: Boomer vs Tryastsyn
Date: Jul 02, 2023

#R1#
Askren drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A low kick lands for Greene.
Askren tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Greene defends well and Askren ends up having to push Greene into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Askren avoiding damage as Greene throws knees to the body. #TD#
Askren gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Greene regains guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Greene holds on and takes a little breather.
Greene working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Askren.
Greene is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Askren in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Greene preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Greene avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren is looking to work some ground and pound but Greene has wrist control.
Askren missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Greene is adopting a defensive guard.
Askren postures up in Greene's guard and throws a big left but Greene blocks it. #T1#
Askren postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Askren missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Greene utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Greene pulls Askren in close to his closed guard and prevents Askren from doing any damage or advancing position.
Askren makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Greene has his hands on Askren's head, controlling the position.
Askren in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Greene avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Askren missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Askren throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Greene works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Askren is in close to Greene's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Greene is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Greene tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Greene is controlling Askren's posture.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Askren stopping the sweep attempt from Greene.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Greene stuffs the takedown attempt from Askren. Askren gets slowly back to his feet.
A slapping body kick lands there for Greene.
Askren is breathing heavily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Greene. That's going to slow Askren down. #T3##CL#
Askren rushes Greene and presses him up against the cage.
Greene misses with a punch to the body.
Askren has Greene pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Greene manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Askren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Greene tries to land knees in the clinch but Askren avoids the damage to the body.
Askren is looking to control Greene's arms but Greene gets an underhook and turns him. Now Askren has his back to the cage.
Greene tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Greene misses with a knee to the head.
Greene lands a nice uppercut.
Greene tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Askren's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Greene.
A nice right hand lands inside from Askren.
Askren lands a nice uppercut.
Greene is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Askren is defending well for now.
Greene lands a body punch. #BC#
Askren breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Askren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Greene fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Askren has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Greene lands a nice looking body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Greene lands with a nice body punch. #T4#
Greene feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Askrens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Paulie Greene seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Greene throws a nice outside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Greene.
Askren looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Greene fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Askren on the side of the head.
Askren fails with the takedown.
Greene lands a jab to Askren's midsection.
Greene moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Greene cracks a nice hook into Askren's ribs.
Greene swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Good standup being displayed there by Greene as he connects with a hook.
A jab from Greene finds it's way through Askren's defenses.
Greene throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Askren tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Greene manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulie Greene dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Nice uppercut lands for Greene. That snapped Askren's head back.
Greene fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Askren looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Greene has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Greene slaps away a takedown attempt from Askren, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Paulie Greene seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Askren has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Greene.
Greene looks to throw the jab but Askren is out of range.
Greene scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Askren is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Greene dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice leg kick from Greene, right into the meat of the thigh.
Greene with the inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene lands with a thumping leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Greene throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Askren tries to clinch but Greene moves away
and Greene counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good shot there by Greene.
Greene lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Askren circles away quickly and effectively.#T1#
Greene misses with a body kick.
Greene cracks Askren with an open hand slap.
Greene scores with a shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Greene.
Paulie Greene is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Greene uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short uppercut from Greene.
Askren drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Greene gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Greene lands a nice elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Greene.
Greene misses with a body punch.
Askren goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Greene's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Greene connects with a solid leg kick. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Greene dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Askren. That did some damage!
Askren doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Greene counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Askren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Askren blocks a head kick by Greene.
Askren takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Greene looks for the body kick but Askren saw that one coming.
Greene lands a nice leg kick that just misses Askren's sensitive parts.
Greene scores with a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Greene.
Greene throws a leg kick which misses Askren's front leg but catches the back leg as Askren tries to avoid it.
Greene is looking to slow Askren down with leg kicks.
Greene lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Askren backs up against the cage.
Jake Askren is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Askren shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Greene is trying to defend but Askren finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Greene has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Askren is on him like a limpet, forcing Greene back against the cage.#T3#
A right handed body shot lands from Greene.
Paulie Greene seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Askren looking to slow down the pace here.
Greene softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Greene tries a body shot but Askren blocks it.
Greene gets underhooks to prevent Askren's takedown attempt.
Greene lands a shoulder strike.
Greene working aggressively here.
Askren is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Greene gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Greene is working Askren over against the cage.
Greene missing with knees to the body.
Greene lands a knee to the head.
Askren blocks an uppercut.
Askren blocks an elbow strike.
Greene tries to work over Askren's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Greene misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Askren blocks a body shot from Greene. #T4#
Greene lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Greene pushes Askren back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Greene misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Askren.
Askren on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Greene lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Askren backwards.
Greene is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Askren is defending well for now.
Greene is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Askren is defending well for now.#TD#
Askren lands a takedown into guard.

Greene has his feet on Askren's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Greene scores with a nice head shot.
Greene scores with a shot to the body.
Askren gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Greene tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Askren doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Greene counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulie Greene showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Greene scores with a push kick.
Greene lets loose with a powerful body kick. Askren will feel that in the morning.
Askren with a poor takedown
and Greene counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Greene connects with a leg kick.
Greene scoring well with a low kick there.
Askren takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Greene works the jab nicely.
Greene lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Greene.#ROC2#Askren is rocked!
Greene lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Oh Askren is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Greene stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Greene wants it to stay on the feet.
Askren takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice uppercut lands for Greene. That snapped Askren's head back.
The crowd cheers as Greene lands an impressive looking overhand right. Askren doesn't seem phased though.
An inside leg kick lands from Greene.
Greene connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Greene.
Greene scores with the left hand. Askren knows he should have avoided that one.
Askren misses with a takedown
and Greene counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Askren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That kick from Greene tenderised Askren's leg. Askren is trying to keep his angry face on.
Greene lands the left hand.
Greene scores with a nice strike.
Askren blocks a jab.
Greene leaves Askren with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Greene throws out a counter right but Askren avoids it with no problem.
A head kick misses from Greene.
Nice defenses there by Askren.
Greene misses with a body shot.
Greene lands a leg kick that knocks Askren off balance momentarily.#T2#
Greene ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Askren walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice shot by Greene.
Askren blocks the body kick.
Askren takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Askren tries to move into range but Greene moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Askren shoots in for a takedown but Greene shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A nice side step and Greene releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Greene scores with a body shot.
Greene throws a shot to the body.
Askren takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Greene lands a slapping body shot.
Greene misses with a wild body shot.
Askren takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Askren ducks right into an uppercut from Greene. #T3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Greene.
Askren takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice uppercut there from Greene.
Greene looks to land a right hand but Askren moved out of range.
Askren misses with a few strikes there.
Askren closes this distance looking for a takedown but Greene circles away.
Askren takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A looping hook to the body misses from Greene. Askren does a little dance to reset his feet.
Askren is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Greene.
Greene connects with a nice looking jab.
The fighters circling - Askren throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Greene works Askren's body with a nice hook.
A low kick lands for Greene.
Greene has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Greene scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Greene moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Askren shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Greene sprawls well. Greene wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Askren gets slowly back to his feet.
Greene lands with an uppercut that bounces Askren off the cage and back into range.
Jake Askren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Askren on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Greene darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Askren has his takedown stuffed
and Greene counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Askren has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Greene.
Askren shoots in for a takedown but Greene shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice uppercut there from Greene.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paulie Greene comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Greene winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 25:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulie Greene!
A very excited looking Paulie Greene rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: SMASH: Tosen vs Demenok
Date: Jun 04, 2023

#R1#
Askren shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shredder pinned against the cage. Shredder gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Askren looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
A decent looking cross lands there for Shredder.
Shredder lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shredder throws the left hand but Askren avoids the punch easily.
Shredder scores with a body shot.
Shredder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Askren was well out of range. Poor timing from Shredder.
Shredder smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Askren takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Askren shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Shredder scores with the left hand. Askren knows he should have avoided that one.
Slash Shredder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Askren misses with a takedown attempt - Shredder sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Shredder as he connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Askren on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Askren closes the distance and clinches up with Shredder, looking for a takedown. Askren pushes Shredder against the cage but Shredder circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shredder has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Slash Shredder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Askren.
Shredder paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Shredder lands a slapping body shot.
Askren walks into a left hand.
Shredder throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Askren on the side of the head.
Shredder connects with the punch.
Shredder lands a nice shot that snaps Askren's head back.
Shredder lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Askren at a distance.
Shredder connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shredder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Askren ducks right into an uppercut from Shredder.
Slash Shredder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shredder lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Askren takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shredder misses with a body shot.
Shredder's jab looks to have found its range, popping Askren under the eye.
Askren uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shredder.
Shredder misses with a looping left.
Shredder misses with a hook.
Shredder looks to land a left hand but Askren moved out of range nicely.
Shredder scores with a jab. Askren acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Shredder connects with a jab.#T2#
Shredder connects with a single shot there.
Shredder scores with a nice strike.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shredder. Askren does a little dance to reset his feet.
Askren looks for a takedown but Shredder sprawls well.
Askren has a takedown stuffed.
Shredder scores with a shot to the body.
Askren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shredder.
A punch lands to the side of Askren 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Shredder thuds his right hand into Askren's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Askren takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shredder throws a shot to the body.
Shredder lands with a cross.
Askren tries to clinch there but Shredder circles away.
Shredder lands a body shot.
Askren takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Askren shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shredder as he jumps to the side. #T3#
Shredder lands a nice hook to Askren's body. Askren takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shredder bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Askren's head.
Shredder cracks Askren with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Shredder lands a jab to Askren's midsection.
Askren takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shredder paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice straight punches there by Shredder. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shredder.
Shredder lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Askren has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Askren drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Shredder connects with a good right hand that stumbles Askren. Askren circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shredder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shredder lands with a good body shot.
Shredder keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Shredder punishes Askren's body with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Shredder lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Askren at a distance.
Shredder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Askren moves away.
Askren steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Shredder.
Shredder bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Askren's head backwards.
Askren on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Askren takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Askren drops his hands momentarily and Shredder takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #ROC#Askren is rocked!
Askren is trying desperately to land a takedown but Shredder is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Askren.
Shredder scores with a jab to the jaw.
Askren is still on wobbly legs! Can Shredder finish him?
Askren takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Shredder wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shredder is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Shredder misses with a straight left.
Askren tries to clinch up but Shredder circles away and keeps his distance.
Shredder lunges at Askren with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Askren's hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shredder throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Askren stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shredder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Askren moves away.
Askren moves out of range as Shredder strikes.
Shredder misses with a looping left.
Askren wants to counter the offense by Shredder and move into the clinch position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Slash Shredder dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Shredder jabs Askren right on the nose. Askren blinks but takes it well.
Askren seems to have recovered his senses.
Askren walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Askren shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shredder as he avoids it easily.
Askren staying out of range there.
Askren wants to counter the offense by Shredder and move into the clinch position.
Shredder connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Askren's hands.
Askren wants to clinch.
Shredder lands an overhand right.
Shredder smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Shredder lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Askren at a distance.
Shredder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Askren can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shredder scores with a crisp jab that stopped Askren in his tracks.
Shredder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Askren manages to avoid it.
Shredder is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shredder lands the left hand.
Shredder comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shredder scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Askren is breathing heavily.#T1#
Shredder throws a shot to the body.
Shredder lands with a shot to the body.
Slash Shredder is winning the standup battle so far.
Shredder misses with a wild body shot.
Shredder lands a jab.
Askren tries for a takedown but Shredder sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Askren takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shredder jabs at Askren's body.
Shredder looks to score with a jab to the body but Askren is just out of range.
Askren takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shredder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shredder fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Askren on the side of the head.
Shredder wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shredder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shredder lands a jab.
Shredder scores with a nice strike.
Nice straight punches there by Shredder. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shredder.
Askren on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T2#
Shredder misses the jab.
Askren on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shredder jabs Askren to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shredder changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Askren doesn't manage to clinch there - Shredder circles away.
Shredder swings for the body but Askren moves out of range.
Askren takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shredder thuds a left hand into Askren's body.
Shredder moves into range and connects with a jab.
A big left from Shredder misses.
Shredder lands a body shot.
Askren shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shredder as he jumps to the side.
Slash Shredder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Askren.
Shredder comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shredder lands with a good body shot.
Shredder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Askren.
Shredder getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T3#
Askren takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Askren takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shredder cracks Askren with a right hand to the side of the head.
Shredder cracks Askren with a good jab.
Shredder lands a nice hook to Askren's body. Askren takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice jab there from Shredder.
Shredder thuds a left hand into Askren's body.
Shredder connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Askren momentarily.
Askren tries to close the distance and clinch but Shredder swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shredder works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Shredder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Askren moves away.
Askren is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Askren takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shredder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Askren manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Shredder gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Shredder is looking to stand up but Askren isn't so interested in that idea. #T4#
Askren postures up in Shredder's guard and throws a big left but Shredder blocks it.
Askren throwing strikes from guard but Shredder blocks nicely.
Askren throws a big right hand that misses.
Askren with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shredder is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Askren trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shredder wants to stand and escape but Askren is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Shredder does it's job there.
Askren goes for a double leg but Shredder avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Shredder continues to drive forward.
Askren walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice straight punches there by Shredder. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shredder.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Slash Shredder dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Shredder lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shredder lands a jab.
Shredder bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shredder throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Askren on the side of the head.
Askren avoids the body shot from Shredder.
Shredder lands with a good body shot.
Askren will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Askren with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shredder to score with a decent uppercut.
Shredder fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Askren on the side of the head.
Askren takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Askren drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shredder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Askren.
Askren takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shredder misses with a wild body shot.
Shredder scores with a hook to the body. Askren takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shredder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Askren manages to avoid it.
Jab from Shredder.
Shredder lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
Shredder misses the shot to the body.
Askren shoots in for a takedown but Shredder shows good takedown defense.
Askren walks into a straight right hand from Shredder.
Shredder scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shredder darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A shot to the liver by Shredder. Beautiful body shot.
Jab by Shredder.
Good standup being displayed there by Shredder as he connects with a hook.
Askren walks into a left hand.
Shredder lands a jab to the nose.
Shredder fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Askren on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab by Shredder.
Shredder lands a jab to the head.
Shredder digs a good hook to Askren's body.
Shredder takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Askren fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shredder avoids it really well and circles away.
Slash Shredder is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Slash Shredder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Askren.#T2#
Askren needs to keep his hands up - Shredder had a free shot at his head there.
Shredder scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shredder scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shredder just misses with a punch to the body.
Askren walks into a left hand.
Shredder lands with an uppercut that bounces Askren off the cage and back into range.
Shredder scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shredder connects with a crisp jab.
Shredder lands with a nice body punch.
Shredder digs a good body shot into Askren's ribs.
Askren drops his hands momentarily and Shredder takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Askren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shredder.
Shredder changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jake Askren is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shredder with a hook.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Shredder misses the target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shredder.
Shredder tests Askren's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shredder lands with an overhand left.
Shredder scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Shredder lands a head shot.
Shredder lands a lovely overhand right.#TD2#
Askren shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Askren showed some decent athleticism there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shredder won't allow Askren to pass to mount.
Shredder wants to get back to his feet.
Askren thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
Askren with the ground and pound but Shredder uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Askren postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Askren trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shredder is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Askren is controlling him.
Jake Askren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Askren throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Askren takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Askren moves into the clinch.
Shredder tries a body shot but Askren blocks it.
Askren misses with a punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Slash Shredder showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shredder, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:24
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:25
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slash Shredder!

Event: SMASH: Hasselhoff vs Tantor
Date: May 21, 2023

#R1#
Askren on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #TD#
Askren shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Askren showed some decent athleticism there.
Lutang wants to get back to full guard.
Askren sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lutang defending well though.
Lutang wants to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Askren lands a nice short elbow.
Askren thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Askren tries to pass to full mount but Lutang defends it.
Askren passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lutang!
Askren prevents Lutang from getting the reversal.
Askren with the ground and pound from mount.
Lutang working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Askren punishing his opponent with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lutang wants to control but Askren is having none of it.#T1#
Askren is landing with some decent strikes but Lutang is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Lutang is trying to escape the mount.
Lutang really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Askren. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
A nice elbow there by Askren.
Askren in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Lutang keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Askren with a couple of short strikes.
Lutang tries to reverse the position but Askren maintains control.
Askren working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Lutang is in a horrible position here. Askren smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lutang can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Askren avoids the attempt from Lutang to control.
Askren has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2#
Lutang working to try and regain half guard.
Askren working Lutang over with strikes here.
Lutang sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lutang looks like he's trying to stand up.
Askren missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lutang won't allow Askren to pass to mount.
Lutang trying to control here.
Lutang is trying to get back to full guard.
Lutang is still trying to improve position.
Askren passes the guard and advances to mount!
Lutang is looking to improve his position but Askren isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Askren is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lutang can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Askren lands a couple of good shots and Lutang has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Lutang tries to escape but Askren has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Lutang covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Askren looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Lutang grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Lutang is trapped and Askren is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Lutang is taking damage to the body and head.
Lutang is covering up but some of the strikes from Askren are getting through and doing damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Askren throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Lutang is taking damage to the body and head.
Askren has the hooks in. Lutang is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Lutang covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Lutang looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Askren connects with a big shot to the side of Lutang's head. #T4#
Askren softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Askren lands strikes to the head.
Askren lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Askren lands with a hammerfist to the side of Lutang's head.
Lutang covering up well and avoiding damage.
Lutang tries to escape but Askren has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Askren throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Askren scores with punches to the body.
Askren missing with strikes from the back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Askren is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Askren gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Askren gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Askren apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Lutang ducks under a wild hook from Askren.
Lutang takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lutang with a nice cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Askren dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Askren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lutang throws a body punch but Askren moves out of range.
Askren tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lutang manages to circle out of the way.
Askren shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lutang defends it nicely.
Jake Askren is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lutang turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lutang throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lutang lands a really nice looking cross but Askren seems unphased.
Lutang circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lutang counters with a stiff right hand.
We've been told by Askren's head coaches at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lutang.
Lutang connects with a good right hand that stumbles Askren. Askren circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lutang throws a jab when Askren was well out of range.
Sun Lutang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Askren tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Askren tries for a takedown but Lutang circles away easily
and Lutang counters with a right hand to the body.
Askren on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lutang has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lutang wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lutang fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Askren is out of range.
Lutang smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lutang scores with a kick to the midsection.
Askren walks into a straight right hand from Lutang.
Askren takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD#
Askren shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lutang manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Askren is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lutang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lutang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2#
Lutang wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jake Askren overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Askren postures up in Lutang's guard and throws a big left but Lutang blocks it.
Lutang trying to control the position.
Askren trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lutang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Askren is one step ahead there.
Askren is looking to work some ground and pound but Lutang has wrist control.
Lutang manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Askren manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Askren being controlled here, momentarily.
Askren keeping full guard, as Lutang tries to pass. #T3#
Lutang is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lutang is looking to advance position but Askren has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Askren landing strikes from the mount.
Lutang is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Askren lands a nice shot to the head.
Askren unloading with bombs!
Lutang is looking to improve his position but Askren isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Lutang sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Askren tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lutang knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lutang trying to control here.
Askren is pressing down on Lutang's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lutang is holding on for now.
Askren is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lutang can do to turn this around?
Lutang is trying to maintain the position but Askren is very close to passing his half guard.
Askren working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Lutang works his way to full guard. Good work.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Askren here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Lutang looking to control.
Askren stands up over Lutang, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Askren is looking to work some ground and pound but Lutang has wrist control.
Lutang is adopting a defensive guard.
Askren throws a big right hand that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sun Lutang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Lutang misses with a hook. Askren ducked under it nicely.
Askren dives in for a single leg takedown but Lutang sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Askren is trying to force a seperation but Lutang has the dominant position.
A short left from Lutang.
Lutang lands a body punch in the clinch.
Askren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Lutang.
Lutang is working Askren over against the cage.
Lutang lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lutang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lutang working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Askren fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lutang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lutang - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Askren misses with a punch on the inside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lutang stalling in the clinch.
A short right from Lutang.
Lutang working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
A shot in the inside from Lutang.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lutang.
Lutang doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Askren manages to break the clinch.
Askren walks into a left hand. #TD#
Askren shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Askren working over Lutang with some ground and pound. Lutang looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lutang won't allow Askren to pass to mount.
Lutang is looking to escape.
Lutang tries to get to full guard but Askren has control of the leg.
Askren thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lutang's head.
Lutang wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Lutang trying to hold on to Askren's head to control him but Askren postures up.
Askren takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice strikes from Askren there.
Lutang wants to control but Askren is keeping busy.
Lutang tries to roll over but Askren keeps him under control.
Lutang has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Askren is working away from the top position though.
Askren prevents Lutang from improving his position.
Lutang is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Askren trying to mount his opponent but Lutang defends it. #T3#
Lutang is trying to get back to full guard.
Lutang keeps trying to improve his position.
Askren throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Askren throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ground and pound from Askren.
Askren is looking to advance position but Lutang won't allow it.
Lutang wants to get back to full guard.
Askren trying to pass the guard but Lutang defending well.
Lutang wants to get back to full guard.
Askren works his foot free and advances to mount. #T4#
Askren postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lutang looks a forlorn figure.
Lutang tries to hold on but Askren pushes him away.
Askren is landing with some decent strikes but Lutang is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Askren is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Askren lands a big shot there that rocks Lutang but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Lutang keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Askren looking to finish Lutang with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lutang!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Askren raining down shots from the mount!
Askren landing shots from mount.
Askren landing strikes from the mount.
Askren with good strikes from the mount here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Askren showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Askren has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 29:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Askren!
During a confident post fight interview, Jake Askren thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: ENIGMA 164
Date: Apr 16, 2023

#R1#
Askren with a poor takedown
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice body shot.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sitsongrit sizes up Askren with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sitsongrit lands a lovely overhand right.#TD#
Askren fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sitsongrit sprawls well initially but Askren persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Sitsongrit manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Askren is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Askren does a little dance to reset his feet.
Askren looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Askren tries for a takedown but Sitsongrit circles away easily
and Sitsongrit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Askren goes for a double leg but Sitsongrit avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sitsongrit continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Askren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Askren controls the action.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Askren is looking for a takedown.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Sitsongrit. #T1#
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Askren backwards.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Askren blocks it.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sitsongrit works on Askren's body with a couple of short punches.
Sitsongrit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Askren backwards.
Sitsongrit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sitsongrit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Askren changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sitsongrit fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jake Askren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Askren walks into a stiff left hand from Sitsongrit.
Askren takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#ROC2#Askren is rocked!
Askren on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Oh Askren is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Askren shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sitsongrit scores with a counter punch that sends Askren to the canvas! Sitsongrit smells blood - he's punishing Askren with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Askren has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit!

Event: ENIGMA 160
Date: Mar 19, 2023

#R1#
Askren dives in for a single leg takedown but Roberto sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Roberto is pressed up against the cage. Askren has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Roberto down to the mat. Roberto avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Roberto connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Roberto leaves Askren with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Roberto looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Askren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Roberto does it's job there.
Askren shoots for a takedown but Roberto saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Roberto. Askren does a little dance to reset his feet.
Roberto takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Askren tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Roberto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Askren ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Askren shoots in for a takedown but Roberto shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Roberto takes the fight into the clinch.
Roberto tries to throw a body punch but Askren avoids it by throwing Roberto back against the cage. #TD#
Askren gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Roberto regains guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Askren postures up in Roberto's guard and throws a big left but Roberto blocks it.
Askren throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Askren throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roberto is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Askren is controlling him.
Askren makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Askren postures up in Roberto's guard and throws a big left but Roberto blocks it.
Askren scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#ES2#
Roberto has his feet on Askren's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Roberto lands a really nice looking cross but Askren seems unphased.
Decent striking displayed by Roberto there.
Roberto looks to land a left hand but Askren moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Roberto moves into range and clinches up with Askren.
Roberto lands a shoulder strike.
Roberto lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roberto misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Roberto fails to land.
Askren blocks a body shot from Roberto.
Roberto misses with some punches.
Askren is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Roberto pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Roberto pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#TD#
Askren has hold of one of Roberto's legs. Roberto is fighting the takedown attempt but Askren gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Askren postures up in Roberto's guard and throws a big left but Roberto blocks it.
Askren stops Roberto from standing up.
Askren is looking to work some ground and pound but Roberto has wrist control.
Askren trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Askren lands a couple of digs.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Askren accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Askren has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Roberto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Askren lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Askren throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Askren throws a strike but Roberto rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T3#
Roberto trying to stand up but can't free himself from Askren's guard.
Askren pulls Roberto in close to prevent any damage.
Roberto is looking to stand up but Askren won't let him. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Roberto preventing the sweep.
Roberto trying to stand up but can't free himself from Askren's guard.
Askren wants to sweep here but Roberto controlling him for the moment.
Roberto would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Roberto dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Askren tries to move into range but Roberto moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL2#
Roberto closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Roberto can't find room to land a body shot as Askren controls the action.
A short uppercut from Roberto.
Roberto scores with a hook to the body.
Roberto scores with a hook to the body.
Roberto lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Roberto breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Roberto closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Roberto manages to break the clinch.
Askren moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Roberto fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Askren, pushing him back against the cage.
Askren is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Roberto is defending well.#BC2#
Roberto breaks from the clinch.
Paulo Roberto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roberto works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL2#
Roberto gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Roberto scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Roberto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1##CL2#
Roberto moves into range and clinches up with Askren.#BC#
Askren escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Paulo Roberto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Askren fails with an attempt to clinch. #TD#
Askren scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Roberto is pushing Askren's head away, looking to escape. Askren manages to hold on to the position though.
Askren tries to move to mount but Roberto blocks the move with his legs.
Roberto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Roberto wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Askren creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Roberto sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Askren throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Askren throws a strike aimed at the side of Roberto's head but Roberto avoids it well.
Askren has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Roberto!#T2#
Askren misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Askren thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Roberto is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Roberto takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Askren pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Askren looking to finish Roberto with some ground and pound. This is bad for Roberto!
Askren working the ground and pound effectively.
Askren lands with some strikes.#ROC#Roberto is rocked!
Askren lands with some strikes.
Roberto is still in real trouble! Can Askren finish him?
Roberto taking shots to the head.
A big strike lands for Askren! That's really hurt Roberto and he's turned his back - Askren keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Askren jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Askren!
A very excited looking Jake Askren made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SMASH: Kowalkiewicz vs Edmonds
Date: Feb 26, 2023

#R1#
Askren darts in looking for a takedown but Kasai gets double underhooks and turns Askren into the cage.
Askren lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kasai backwards.
We've been hearing reports that Askren has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Askren goes for a takedown attempt but Kasai pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Askren cracks Kasai with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL#
Askren closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Askren breaks the clinch.
Kasai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Askren uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kasai.
Kasai misses with a hook. Askren ducked under it nicely. #TD#
Askren closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kasai to the mat! Kasai manages to get full guard.

Kasai manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Askren avoids the body shot from Kasai.
Askren tries to counter by clinching up but Kasai breaks away and moves out of range.
Kasai keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Askren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Askren throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kasai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kasai misses with the head strike.
Askren goes for a takedown attempt but Kasai pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jake Askren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Askren with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kasai counters with a left and a right that stings Askren.
Kasai misses with a straight right.
Askren is looking to counter the offense by Kasai and move into the clinch.
Kasai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Askren is looking to clinch.
Askren fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kasai is looking for the big counter here.#TD#
Askren shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Askren throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kasai is looking to improve his position.
Kasai told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Kasai avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Askren.
Askren passes the guard and advances to mount!
A nice elbow there by Askren.
Kasai is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Askren punishing his opponent with strikes.
Kasai taking shots to the head.
Askren has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kasai's face.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kasai can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kasai wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Askren is landing with some decent strikes but Kasai is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T3#
Askren punishing his opponent with strikes.
Kasai is looking to improve his position but Askren isn't that keen on the idea.
Askren putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Askren with good strikes from the mount here!
Askren connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
BOOM! Askren connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Askren cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kasai really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Askren. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Askren has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kasai's face. #ROC#Kasai is rocked!
Askren lands a big elbow.
Kasai is still in real trouble! Can Askren finish him?
Askren lands a couple of good shots and Kasai has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Askren lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Askren.
A helpless look comes across Kasai 's face. He knows he's trapped as Askren lands a series of unanswered strikes. The ref steps in to stop the fight and this one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Askren!
A very excited looking Jake Askren made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SMASH: Choke vs Bartz
Date: Jan 15, 2023

#R1#
Askren keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
Draganov clinches with his opponent.
Draganov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Draganov breaks the clinch.
Askren lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Askren.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Askren tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Draganov swivels and escapes.
Askren shoots in but Draganov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Draganov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Askren is fending him off so far but Draganov persists. Nope, Askren circles away and we're back to standing.
Draganov throws a body kick that misses. #TD2#
Askren fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Draganov sprawls well initially but Askren persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Askren looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Askren sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Draganov defending well though. #ES#
Draganov manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Askren keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Draganov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Draganov stalling. #T1#
Draganov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Askren goes for a takedown in the clinch but Draganov prevents it.
Ivan Draganov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Askren.
A body shot lands from Askren.
Askren working aggressively here. #BC#
Draganov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Askren decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Draganov is trying to stand back up but Askren is controlling him
Askren lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Askren is looking to advance position but Draganov won't allow it.
We've been hearing good reports from Draganov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Draganov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Askren is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Draganov reverses the position - he's now on top in Askren's guard.
Draganov wants to get up but he can't break Askren's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Draganov wants to stand and escape but instead Askren has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Askren is working Draganov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Draganov has momentary wrist control but Askren slips an elbow through the middle.
Draganov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Askren looking to pass the guard.
Askren works over Draganov with some ground and pound from guard.
Askren stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Draganov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Askren missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Askren wants to pass the guard but Draganov is keeping the position.#ES#
Draganov has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Askren has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Askren misses with the head strike. #BC#
Draganov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Askren gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Askren throws a head punch that misses.
Askren has Draganov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Draganov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A left hand lands to the body for Draganov. #T4##BC#
Draganov manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Draganov pushes Askren up against the cage in a clinch.
Draganov is trying to maintain a safe position but Askren gets an underhook and turns Draganov into the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Askren creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Askren has Draganov pressed against the cage, preventing Draganov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Draganov looking to stall.
Askren is working Draganov over against the cage.
Askren prevents Draganov from breaking the clinch.
Askren working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Askren.
Askren lands a body punch.
Askren tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Draganov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Draganov closes the distance and pushes Askren back into the cage.
Draganov is trying to maintain a safe position but Askren gets an underhook and turns Draganov into the cage.
Askren cracks Draganov with a nice body shot.
Draganov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Askren tries to work over Draganov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jake Askren will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
Draganov clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Draganov breaks from the clinch.
Draganov throws a body punch but Askren moves out of range.
Draganov slaps away a takedown attempt from Askren, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Askren fails with a takedown attempt.
Draganov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Draganov throws a sloppy head kick and Askren moves out of range easily.
Askren tries to counter with a clinch but Draganov shakes him off and moves away.
Draganov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Askren.
Ivan Draganov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Askren.
Horrible takedown attempt by Askren or perhaps it was just good defense by Draganov, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren misses with a few strikes there.
Draganov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Askren defends it nicely.#CL#
Draganov moves into the clinch.#T1##BC#
Draganov manages to break the clinch.
Ivan Draganov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Draganov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Askren as he jumps to the side.
Askren walks forward, straight into a front kick from Draganov.
Draganov ducks under a wild hook from Askren.
Draganov darts in looking for a takedown but Askren gets double underhooks and turns Draganov into the cage.
Askren wants to counter the offense by Draganov and move into the clinch position.
Draganov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Askren is keeping busy.
Askren is leaning against Draganov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Askren is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Draganov is trying to break the clinch but Askren is controlling him.
Askren doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Draganov trying to stall but Askren improves his position. #T2#
Draganov trying to stall but Askren improves his position.
Askren lands a right hand.
Askren throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Draganovs head.
Jake Askren seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Askren swings wildly with an uppercut but Draganov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Draganov is pushing Askren up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Draganov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Draganov prevents a body shot from Askren.
Draganov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Askren blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Askren.
Draganov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Askren's elbow. #BC#
Draganov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Draganov tries for a takedown but Askren sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T3#
Draganov fails with a takedown attempt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Draganov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Askren has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Askren and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#CL#
Draganov clinches with his opponent.
Draganov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Askren stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Draganov blocking some punches.
Askren wants a takedown.
Askren tries a body shot but Draganov blocks it.
Draganov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Askren changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Draganov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ivan Draganov is winning the standup battle so far.
Askren throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Draganov's waist but Draganov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Askren off to one side.
Askren tries for a takedown but Draganov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Askren is breathing heavily.
Draganov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Askren fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Draganov clinches up with Askren and pushes him back against the cage.
Askren swings wildly with an uppercut but Draganov uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4##BC#
Draganov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Askren doesn't manage to clinch there - Draganov circles away.
Askren connects with a crisp jab.
Draganov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Askren looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Draganov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Askren struggling a bit here.#SU#
Draganov decides to stand up, so the ref orders Askren to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Draganov dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Draganov lands a jab-cross combination.
Askren goes for a double leg but Draganov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Draganov continues to drive forward.
Askren throws a nice looking combination but Draganov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Askren throws a jab but it's blocked by Draganov.
Draganov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Askren shoots for a takedown but Draganov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Draganov throws a series of punches but Askren moves out of range. #TD2#
Draganov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Askren stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Draganov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Askren is still trying to improve position.
Askren takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Askren won't allow Draganov to get back to his feet.
Askren stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Draganov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Askren throws an elbow that misses. Draganov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Askren's guard. Nice move by Draganov!#REVR##SU#
Draganov gets to his feet. Askren looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL#
Draganov moves into range and clinches up with Askren.
Draganov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Draganov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Askren lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Draganov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Askren lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Draganov backwards.
Askren lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Askren tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ivan Draganov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Askren.#TD2#
Draganov is fighting off a takedown attempt but Askren is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Draganov to the mat. Draganov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#T2#
Askren trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Draganov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Draganov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ivan Draganov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Draganov trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Draganov is fighting to break Askren's control of his arms but Askren is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Draganov wants to stand but Askren has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T3##SU#
Askren is working an open guard so Draganov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Draganov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
Draganov clinches with his opponent.
Draganov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Draganov letting Askren take a breather here.
Askren blocks a body shot from Draganov. #BC#
Draganov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
No luck for Askren with that takedown attempt. #CL#
Draganov clinches up with Askren and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Draganov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Askren fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Draganov attempts a counter takedown but Askren avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Askren has closed the distance and engaged Draganov in a clinch.
Draganov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Draganov misses with a body punch.
Draganov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Askren lands a shot to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Askren takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Askren pushes Draganov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Draganov blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Draganov breaks from the clinch.
Draganov darts in looking for a takedown but Askren gets double underhooks and turns Draganov into the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Draganov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Draganov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Draganov!
Ivan Draganov decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: SMASH: Tosen vs Castellana
Date: Dec 25, 2022

#R1#
A slapping body kick lands there for Noriega.
Askren moves in looking to clinch but Noriega pushes him off.
Noriega throws a big counter combination but Askren scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Askren throws out a loose jab but Noriega uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slow jab from Askren misses its intended target.
Askren misses with a body shot
and Noriega counters with a straight right hand.
Noriega looks to throw the jab but Askren is out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Noriega.
A big left from Noriega misses.
Askren has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Askren there as he acknowledges the shot.
Noriega lands a lovely overhand right.#CL2#
Askren gets a clinch.
Askren makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Askren content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Noriega.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Askren lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Noriega blocks an uppercut.
Noriega scores with a shoulder strike.
Noriega looking to throw knees to the head but Askren is blocking nicely.
Askren has Noriega pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Noriega manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Noriega struggles to land a body shot inside as Askren controls his hands.
Noriega misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Askren pushes Noriega back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T1#
Noriega misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Askren blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Noriega throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Noriega blocks a body shot from Askren.
Askren lands a right hand that snaps the head of Noriega backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Askren.
Askren blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Noriega blocks a body shot from Askren.
Askren avoiding damage as Noriega throws knees to the body.
Askren blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD2#
Askren gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Askren stops Noriega from getting back to his feet.
Askren working the head and body with strikes.
Askren not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Askren throwing shots but Noriega is blocking nicely.
Askren missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Noriega really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Askren tries to pass the half guard into mount. Noriega knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Askren missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
Askren tries to pass to full mount but Noriega defends it.
Askren throwing shots but Noriega is blocking nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Askren missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Askren not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ground and pound from Askren.
Askren looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Noriega is looking to improve his position.
Askren looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Askren thows a huge punch but Noriega dodges it nicely. #T3#
Askren tries to pass to full mount but Noriega defends it.
Askren thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Askren blocks a leg kick.
Noriega is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Noriega lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Noriega moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jake Askren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Noriega.
Noriega lunges at Askren with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Askren's hand.
Askren throws out a loose jab but Noriega uses good head movement to avoid it.
Noriega looks to score with a jab to the body but Askren is just out of range.
Noriega thuds his shin into the meat of Askren's side.
Noriega misses with an uppercut. Askren saw that one coming.
Noriega looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Askren forces Noriega back against the cage and clinches.
Noriega comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Askren doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Noriega tries to throw a body punch but Askren avoids it by throwing Noriega back against the cage.
Askren misses with a punch on the inside.
Askren drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Askren.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Askren prevents a body shot from Noriega.
Askren makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Noriega lands a hook to the side of the head.
Askren has a couple of punches blocked by Noriega.
Noriega lands a nice shot to the body.
Askren lands a left hand that snaps the head of Noriega backwards.
Noriega softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Askren lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Askren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Noriega goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Noriega lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Askren prevents a body shot from Noriega.
Noriega misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Askren. #TD2#
Askren lands a takedown into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Pablo Noriega will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Noriega lands a nice leg kick that just misses Askren's sensitive parts.
Some bone on bone action there as Askren checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Askren throws a sloppy body shot
and Noriega counters with a straight right hand.
Askren misses with a hook
and Noriega counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Noriega throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Noriega avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Noriega lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Noriega defending well as Askren loads up on a big left hand.
Noriega dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Askren. That did some damage!
Pablo Noriega is winning the standup battle so far.
A chopping leg kick lands by Noriega.
Noriega looks to land a combination but Askren avoids it well.
A cross from Noriega lands.
Askren walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Noriega scores with a push kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Askren is looking to clinch but Noriega is avoiding it.
Noriega is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Askren can do to turn this around?
Askren swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Noriega counters with a nice low kick that buckles Askren's knee momentarily.
Askren checks a low kick from Noriega.#T1#
Noriega bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Askren misses with a lunging right hand
and Noriega counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Askren lands a head shot.
Noriega throws a good cross that connects.
Jake Askren is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Noriega smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Noriega paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Askren fails in his attempt to clinch.
A big right from Askren misses.
Noriega circles away from the clinch attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Noriega.
Noriega throws a half hearted mid kick.
Noriega connects with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Noriega.
Askren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Noriega.
Askren is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Askren throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Noriega throws a half hearted mid kick.
Noriega takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T2#
Noriega throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Askren connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice uppercut lands for Askren. That snapped Noriega's head back.
Askren moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Noriega is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Askren cracks Noriega with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Left hook, right uppercut from Noriega.
Askren takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Noriega lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Askren defending well as Noriega loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Askren moves into range and clinches up with Noriega.
Noriega throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Askren blocking some punches.
Noriega working aggressively here.
Noriega misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Noriega throws an elbow but misses.
Noriega throws an elbow but it misses.
Noriega presses Askren against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T3#
Askren lands a right hand.
Askren lands with a short shot to the head.
Noriega throws a head punch that misses.
Askren scores with a shot to the side of Noriega's head.
Noriega swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jake Askren seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Noriega throws an elbow but it misses.
Askren drops down looking for an ankle pick but Noriega pulls his leg out and moves away.
Askren misses with a double jab.
Noriega lands a nice leg kick that just misses Askren's sensitive parts.
Noriega keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Askren.
Noriega slips a jab from Askren.
Askren takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Noriega slips a straight right by Askren.
Noriega tried to counter with a leg kick but Askren avoided it.
Askren looks to land a combination but Noriega avoids it well.
Askren lands with a nice combination. Noriega backs away looking to recover.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab, jab by Noriega - just one landing.
Askren throws a big shot that misses.
Askren is looking to clinch but Noriega is avoiding it. #T4#
Noriega throws a head kick that Askren semi-blocks.
Askren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Askren throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Noriega sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Noriega fires out a quick counter leg kick but Askren just manages to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Noriega as he connects with a hook.
Noriega throws a sloppy head kick and Askren moves out of range easily.
Askren tries to counter by closing the distance.
Askren falls off balance throwing a combination
and Noriega connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Askren's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Noriega throws a nice inside leg kick.
Noriega lands the left hand.
Askren fails in his attempt to clinch.
Noriega shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Noriega lands a head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Noriega staying out of range there.
Noriega uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Askren.
Askren takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Noriega shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Noriega dominated that second round.
That's time! Noriega's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Askren takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Noriega misses with a looping right.
Danga de danga de dang - Askren scores with a four punch combination!
Noriega lands a jab to the head.
Askren throws the left hand but Noriega avoids the punch easily.
Noriega throws a head kick that Askren semi-blocks.
Askren tries to clinch up but Noriega circles away and keeps his distance.
Askren uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Noriega.
Askren moves to clinch but Noriega breaks away
and Noriega counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Askren closes the distance and clinches.
Noriega creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Askren's defenses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Noriega working aggressively here.
Noriega tries to break the clinch but Askren is controlling the position.
Askren drops down looking for an ankle pick but Noriega pulls his leg out and moves away.
Askren throws a right and a left that both miss.
Noriega connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Askren scores with a jab.
Noriega throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Askren lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Noriega at a distance.
Noriega sizes up Askren with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL2#
Askren clinches.
Askren misses with a short punch on the inside.
Askren lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Askren blocks a body shot from Noriega.
Noriega lands an uppercut.
Askren scores with a shoulder strike.
Askren misses with the head strike. #TD2#
Askren has hold of one of Noriega's legs. Noriega is fighting the takedown attempt but Askren gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Askren trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Askren scoring with punches to the head and body.
Askren postures up in Noriega's guard and throws a big left but Noriega blocks it.
Noriega will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Askren stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Noriega swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jake Askren has got the better of the ground game so far.
Askren pushing down on Noriega's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Askren has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Askren takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Askren is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Noriega reverses the position - he's now on top in Askren's guard.
Noriega trying to control the position from guard on top but Askren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Askren pulls Noriega in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Noriega trying to control the position from guard on top but Askren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Noriega is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Noriega looking to pass the guard.
Jake Askren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Askren can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Noriega controls the pace.
Noriega is looking to advance position but Askren has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jake Askren.
I think Noriega has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Noriega!
In his post fight interview, Pablo Noriega gave a big smile as he said 'Time To End My Career With My 2nd Run With Smash'.

Event: SMASH: Tosen vs Takahashi
Date: Dec 11, 2022

Jake Askren really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 148.1, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Pablo Noriega was cancelled.

Event: SMASH: Babinski vs Frewin
Date: Nov 05, 2022

#R1##CL#
Askren instigates a clinch.
Askren drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Askren goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Askren is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Askren scores with a shoulder strike.
Askren scores with a hook to the body.
Askren tries to score a body lock takedown but Viki shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Askren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Askren misses with a punch on the inside.
Askren drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viki is trying to break the clinch but Askren has him pressed against the cage.
Askren misses with the head strike. #T1#
Askren tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Askren swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Askren misses with a hook to the ribs.
Viki has had enough of the clinch but Askren keeps him there for the moment.
Viki is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Viki.
Askren tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Viki's elbow.
Askren has a couple of punches blocked by Viki.
Askren misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Askren.
Viki blocks a body shot from Askren.
Viki blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Viki breaks from the clinch.
Jake Askren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Viki jabs Askren to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2##CL#
Askren instigates a clinch.
Askren scores with a shot to the side of Viki's head.
Askren lands a right hand.
Askren lands an uppercut.
Viki prevents a body shot from Askren.
Askren is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Viki gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Askren misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Askren leaning against his opponent.
Askren changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Viki fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Viki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Askren.
Viki scores with a decent looking hook.
Viki throws a looping overhand right but Askren ducks down to avoid it.
Askren looks to clinch
and Viki counters with a stiff right hand.
Viki scores with a three punch combo! #T3#
Viki circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Askren drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Viki follows Askren to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miki Viki!
An out of breath Miki Viki thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SMASH: Babinski vs Kohler
Date: Oct 15, 2022

#R1#
Nagashima fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
Askren has Nagashima up against the cage in a clinch. #TD#
Nagashima jumps guard.
Nagashima throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back. #SUB#
Nagashima has his foot on Askren's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Askren works his way back into a safe position though.
Askren looking to pass the guard.
Askren working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Askren landing with the ground and pound.
Nagashima striking off his back but it's not causing Askren any problems.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Nagashima is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Askren defends well.
Askren distracts Nagashima with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Askren pushes down on Nagashima's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nagashima misses with some strikes from the bottom. #T1#
Nagashima is trying to get back to full guard.
Askren blocks the strikes from Nagashima.
Nagashima punching from the bottom.
Nagashima punching from the bottom.
Askren tries to pass to full mount but Nagashima defends it.
Nagashima misses with some strikes from the bottom. #SUB#
Nagashima looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nagashima misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Askren lands strikes from half guard.
Askren works his way into full mount!
Askren is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Askren landing strikes, looking to finish!
Nagashima is trying to escape the mount.
Nagashima is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Askren cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #T2#
Nagashima can't escape the position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Askren cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Askren landing shots from mount.
Askren landing punches.
Nagashima is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nagashima throwing punches from his back. He's mounted here but still fighting back.
Nagashima throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Askren lands a big elbow.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Askren working away from the top, dropping strikes.#ROC2#Nagashima is rocked!
Askren in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Oh Nagashima is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Askren postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Nagashima in real trouble here! The ref calls for Nagashima to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Askren!
During a confident post fight interview, Jake Askren thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Kaoru Nagashima had this to say: 'I meditated on the mountain but my understanding was off, Akirono has left me this day, I will return stronger and aligned'.

Event: DMMA 140 Abarai vs Kofel
Date: Sep 17, 2022

#R1#
Lahey throws a front kick aimed at Askren's knee but Askren avoids it well.
Askren tries to counter by clinching up but Lahey breaks away and moves out of range.
Askren looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Askren fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lahey on the side of the head.#CL#
Askren clinches with his opponent.
Askren lands an uppercut.
Askren misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Askren creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Askren lands with a left to the head.
Askren misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lahey lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Askren backwards.
Askren scores with a shot to the side of Lahey's head.
Askren lands a hook that snaps the head of Lahey backwards.
Askren misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Askren blocking some punches.
Askren wants a takedown but no success here.
Lahey misses with a punch on the inside.
Lahey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Askren throws a head punch that misses.
Lahey blocks an uppercut.
Lahey leaning his opponent against the cage.
Lahey throws a punch but it's blocked by Askren. #T1#
Askren fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Askren doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lahey misses with some punches.
Askren misses with a punch on the inside.
Lahey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lahey is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD#
Askren has picked Lahey up - he's going for a ride! Askren dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Askren passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lahey!
The referee warns Lahey that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Lahey is trying to stand.
Lahey manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Askren thows a huge punch but Lahey dodges it nicely.
Askren landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Askren is looking to advance position but Lahey won't allow it.
Askren is working hard here to advance position.
Lahey avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Askren.
Askren is looking to advance position but Lahey won't allow it.
Askren misses with a head shot. Lahey uses the momentum to regain guard.
Askren pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lahey is keeping the position for now.
Askren working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Askren stands and throws Lahey's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Askren has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Askren in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T3#
Lahey gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Askren lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lahey hang on?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Askren working the ground and pound effectively.
Askren dominating with strikes here.
Askren with good strikes from the mount here!#ROC#Lahey is rocked!
Askren throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Lahey because Askren loaded up on that one.
Lahey is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
A nice elbow there by Askren.
Lahey is still in real trouble! Can Askren finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lahey takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Askren postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Lahey badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Askren around the waist but Askren pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Askren is the winner by TKO! Askren jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Askren!
A very excited looking Jake Askren made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Jim Lahey had this to say: 'This Fuckin SHIT Pirate cheated!'.

Event: DMMA 131 Johnson Vs Luciano
Date: Aug 14, 2022

#R1#
Askren avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fukumitsu's coach down at Gold Samurai's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Fukumitsu's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Fukumitsu misses the target.
Askren seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Askren moves away from the strike by Fukumitsu.
Fukumitsu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Askren.
Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Fukumitsu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fukumitsu scores with a hook.
Askren on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A slow jab from Fukumitsu misses its intended target.
The fighters circling - Askren throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Fukumitsu does it's job there.#CL#
Askren forces Fukumitsu back against the cage and clinches.
Fukumitsu wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Fukumitsu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Askren slips a straight right by Fukumitsu.
Askren doesn't manage to clinch there - Fukumitsu circles away. #CL#
Askren instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Askren lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Askren keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fukumitsu's efforts to push away.
Askren stalling against the cage.
Askren stalling against the cage. #T1##BC2#
Fukumitsu manages to break the clinch.
Fukumitsu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Askren misses with a few strikes there.
Fukumitsu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fukumitsu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice defenses there by Askren.
Askren tries to clinch up.
A lazy left from Askren finds it's target.
Askren tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fukumitsu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Askren wants to clinch up but Fukumitsu keeps it at a distance.
Fukumitsu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Askren moves away from the strike by Fukumitsu.
Fukumitsu throws a lazy right hand but Askren sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Askren looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Askren misses with a wild combination.
Askren uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fukumitsu.
Askren misses with a hook. Fukumitsu ducked under it nicely.
Fukumitsu throws an overhand right that lands on Askren's shoulder, as Askren tries to avoid the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fukumitsu cracks Askren with an open hand slap.
Askren staying out of range there.
Askren tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fukumitsu manages to circle out of the way.#T2#
Fukumitsu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fukumitsu might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Fukumitsu connects with a nice looking jab.
Fukumitsu scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#ROC2#Askren is rocked!
Good standup being displayed there by Askren as he connects with a hook.
Oh Askren is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL#
Askren clinches with his opponent.
Askren seems to have got his legs back now.
Fukumitsu has had enough of the clinch but Askren keeps him there for the moment.
Fukumitsu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Askren tries to work over Fukumitsu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fukumitsu gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Askren.
Askren pressing his opponent against the cage.
Fukumitsu wants to break free but Askren has control.
Fukumitsu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Askren has him pressed against the cage.
Askren controlling the action here for a moment.
Fukumitsu tries to circle away but Askren has him pinned against the cage.#T3#
Fukumitsu has had enough of the clinch but Askren keeps him there for the moment.
Askren drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fukumitsu pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fukumitsu throws an overhand right that lands on Askren's shoulder, as Askren tries to avoid the shot.
Askren connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fukumitsu momentarily.
Fukumitsu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fukumitsu lands an overhand right.
Askren showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fukumitsu.
Fukumitsu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Askren to score with a decent uppercut.
Fukumitsu throws a hook to the side of Askren's head but Askren sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fukumitsu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fukumitsu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL#
Askren gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Askren effectively controlling the action here.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Fukumitsu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fukumitsu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#KD2#
Fukumitsu cracks Askren with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Fukumitsu has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Askren to stand back up!
Fukumitsu throws a hook but Askren avoids it easily.#T4#
Fukumitsu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Askren wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Askren throws a jab but it's blocked by Fukumitsu.
Askren throws a looping overhand right but Fukumitsu ducks down to avoid it.
Fukumitsu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Askren misses with a looping left.
Fukumitsu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Askren.
Fukumitsu is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Askren doesn't manage to clinch there - Fukumitsu circles away.
Fukumitsu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Askren ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Askren misses.
Fukumitsu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Askren tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fukumitsu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fukumitsu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Askren sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fukumitsu is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Askren had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Fukumitsu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fukumitsu throws a jab but it's blocked by Askren.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Askren moves out of range as Fukumitsu strikes.
Askren uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fukumitsu.
Askren tries to close the distance and clinch but Fukumitsu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fukumitsu throws a right and a left that Askren avoids nicely.
Askren swinging wildly here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Fukumitsu misses with a hook.
Fukumitsu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #KD2#
Fukumitsu lands a big right hand that sends Askren crashing to the mat! Fukumitsu stays standing though and waves Askren back to his feet!
Fukumitsu looks to throw the jab but Askren is out of range.
Askren looks to throw the jab but Fukumitsu is out of range.
A jab from Fukumitsu does it's job there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Askren ducks under a wild hook from Fukumitsu.
Askren feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fukumitsus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Askren comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Askren is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
and Fukumitsu counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Askren! He's just covering up as Fukumitsu starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu!

Event: DMMA Friday Night Fights III
Date: Jul 22, 2022

#R1##TD#
Gotch shoots in and gets a takedown into Askren's guard.
Gotch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Askren swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Askren keeping moving, preventing Gotch from controlling successfully.
Gotch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Askren is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Gotch is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Askren is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Askren has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Askren tries to free his leg and advance position but Gotch is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gotch is on top in guard. #REVR#
Askren has his hands on Gotch's head, controlling the position. #T1#
Askren keeping full guard, as Gotch tries to pass.
Gotch wants to control from the top but Askren keeps moving.
Gotch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Askren swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gotch trying to control the position from guard on top but Askren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gotch is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Askren is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Gotch drops back, looking for a kneebar! Askren looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Askren looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Askren! #REVB#
Gotch takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Gotch takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Gotch manages to work his way to half guard, despite Askren's best efforts.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Askren working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Gotch moves into full guard.
Gotch is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Askren looking to pass the guard.
Askren cracks Gotch with a solid left hand.#T3#
Askren is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Askren pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gotch is keeping the position for now.
Gotch working a defensive guard here.
Askren pushing down on Gotch's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Askren lands with a punch from half guard.
Askren sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gotch defending well though.
Askren wants to free his trapped foot but Gotch is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Gotch is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Askren pulls his head out easily.
Gotch is trying to maintain the position but Askren is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gotch tries to roll over but Askren keeps him under control.
Askren missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4#
Askren is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gotch trying to control from the bottom.
Askren trying to pass the guard but Gotch defending well.
Askren passes to full mount!
Askren dominating with strikes here.
Gotch regains half guard.
Askren is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Gotch reverses the position - he's now on top in Askren's guard.
Askren keeping moving, preventing Gotch from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Gotch has gone for a leg lock! Askren slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gotch's guard.#REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Askren dominated that round.
That's time! Gotch's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Askren throws an overhand right that lands on Gotch's shoulder, as Gotch tries to avoid the shot.
Askren misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Gotch counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gotch.
Gotch wants to control from the top but Askren keeps moving.
Gotch advances to half guard. #SUB#
Askren is defending against the submission attempts here by Gotch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gotch wants to work for an arm triangle but Askren is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've been hearing good reports from Gotch's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1#
Gotch stalling away here and it's allowed Askren to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Gotch wants to control from the top but Askren keeps moving.
Gotch slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gotch is looking to advance position but Askren has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Gotch in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T2#
Gotch sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Gotch is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Askren pulls his head out easily.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Askren connects with a nice short shot to Gotch's temple.
Gotch avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Askren.
Gotch is in trouble now - Askren has advanced to mount!
Askren working the ground and pound effectively.
Gotch keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gotch tries to lock up and control but Askren gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Askren is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Gotch is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Askren cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #T3#
Gotch is trying desperately to improve position.
Askren looking to finish Gotch with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gotch!#ROC2#Gotch is rocked!
Gotch really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The referee warns Gotch that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Oh Gotch is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gotch is bucking up trying to escape but Askren cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Gotch wants to hold on but Askren pushes him away.
Gotch tries to reverse the position but Askren maintains control.
Askren breaks from Gotch's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Askren raining down hammerfists from mount.
Gotch is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Askren lands with some strikes.
Gotch sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gotch manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T4#
Gotch trying to keep a closed guard but Askren is proving a slippery customer.
Askren wants to pass the guard but Gotch is keeping the position.#SUB#
Askren got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gotch has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Askren has managed to get both his arms back between Gotch's legs - danger averted.
Askren tries to free his leg and advance position but Gotch is retaining full guard.
Gotch seems to have got his legs back now.
Gotch looking to control. #SUB#
Gotch is looking for a triangle but Askren pushes his legs off easily.
Askren looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Askren cracks Gotch with a solid left hand.
Gotch lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gotch trying to control but Askren is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Askren showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Askren pushes Gotch up against the cage in a clinch.
Gotch jumps guard but Askren turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gotch is trying to pull guard but Askren has him pressed against the cage.
Askren lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gotch tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Askren just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lou Gotch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gotch jumps guard but Askren turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Askren makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Askren tries to throw a body punch but Gotch avoids it by throwing Askren back against the cage.
Gotch's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Askren goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Askren lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Askren lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hook to the body lands for Askren.
Gotch tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Askren smiles and moves away.
Nice straight punches there by Askren. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Askren.
Gotch slips under a jab from Askren.#T1##CL2#
Askren has taken the fight to the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Askren scores with a nice short uppercut.
Askren lands with a right to the head.
Gotch jumps guard but Askren stands there with Gotch around his waist. Gotch gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Askren scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gotch fails to pull guard.
Askren lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Askren lands with a short shot to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gotch tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Askren just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gotch tries to pull guard but Askren forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Askren.
Jake Askren seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Askren misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gotch tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Askren just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gotch tries to pull guard but Askren forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Askren as the two fighters clinch.
Gotch jumps guard but Askren turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Askren cracks Gotch with a nice body shot.#T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Askren.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Askren lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Askren scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gotch tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Askren smiles and moves away.
Askren throws a right hand that Gotch ducks under and follows up with a left that Gotch also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Askren closes the distance and clinches.
Stalling in the clinch from Askren.
Gotch is trying to pull guard but Askren turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gotch jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Askren walks away with a smile on his face. Gotch gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lou Gotch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Askren getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Askren takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jake Askren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Askren gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gotch fails to pull guard.
Gotch tries to pull guard but Askren forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Askren softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Askren lands with a short shot to the head.
Askren lands a hook that snaps the head of Gotch backwards. #T3#
Gotch takes a shot to the head. #TD#
Gotch ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gotch no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Askren is pushing down on Gotch's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gotch is fighting to maintain full guard but Askren has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gotch is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Askren scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gotch tries to get to full guard but Askren has control of the leg.
Gotch is in trouble now - Askren has advanced to mount!
Gotch working to try and regain half guard.
Askren with shots to the head and body - Gotch looks very uncomfortable down there.
Askren in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Gotch is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gotch is bucking up trying to escape but Askren cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Gotch is trying to escape the mount.
Askren lands a big shot to the head and Gotch winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jake Askren!
A very excited looking Jake Askren made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: DMMA 117 Costeau vs Polus
Date: Jun 26, 2022

#R1#
Prince lands a glancing blow to the side of Askren's head.
Prince throws a lazy right hand but Askren sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Askren throws a hook but Prince avoids it easily.
Askren throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Donk. Prince catches Askren right on the button with a cross.
Prince throws out a loose jab but Askren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Prince with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Askren to score with a decent uppercut.
Askren uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Prince.
Prince looks to score with a jab to the body but Askren is just out of range.
Prince swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Askren walks into a jab.
Prince has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Askren finds it's way round the side to connect with Prince's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Askren takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A clash of legs there as Askren blocks the low kick.
Askren works the jab nicely.
Askren ducks under a wild hook from Prince.#T1#
Prince ducks under a wild hook from Askren.
Prince takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Askren misses with a looping left.
Prince gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Prince thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Askren if he has to take too many more of those.
A combination from Prince does no damage.
Askren takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Prince is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Askren.
Askren with a hook.
Prince with a nice cross.
Askren looks to land a combination but Prince avoids it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Askren throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It seemed like Prince was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That kick from Prince tenderised Askren's leg. Askren is trying to keep his angry face on.
Prince has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Prince keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Prince! But no joy.#T2#
Askren jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Prince tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Prince throws a push kick but Askren slaps the foot to one side.
Askren is looking to counter punch.
Prince staying out of range there.
Prince misses with a straight left.
Askren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Prince was well out of range. Poor timing from Askren.
Askren connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Prince thows a left - swing and a miss!
Prince will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Prince swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Prince throws a right hand that misses
and Askren counters with a left to the body.
Askren slips a jab from Prince.
Askren looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Prince. Askren does a little dance to reset his feet.
Prince misses with a straight left. #T3#
Askren moves to clinch but Prince breaks away
and Prince counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Prince with a nice cross.
Askren slips a straight right by Prince.
Askren lands a nice shot to the body.
Askren throws a jab but it's blocked by Prince.
Askren takes one to the side of the head.
Prince throws a hook to the side of Askren's head but Askren sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Askren moves into range and clinches up with Prince.
Prince is working Askren over against the cage.
Prince tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Askren's elbow.
Prince prevents a body shot from Askren.
Prince wants to stall.
Prince tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Prince breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Askren uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Prince.#CL#
Askren moves into range and clinches up with Prince.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Prince blocks an uppercut.
Prince working hard to break the clinch.
Prince misses with a short punch on the inside.
Askren lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Prince backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Askren fails to land.
Askren lands a nice uppercut.
Prince pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Askren throws a head punch that misses.
Prince manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Askren misses with a body punch.
Askren misses with a body punch.
Prince misses with a hook from the clinch.
Askren lands an uppercut.
Askren lands with a short shot to the head.
Askren working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Askren misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nasir Prince will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Askren ducks under a wild hook from Prince.
Askren is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Prince avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Prince scores with a decent looking hook.
Nasir Prince seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice defenses there by Askren.
A slow jab from Prince misses its intended target.
Askren avoids the body shot from Prince.
Askren misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Prince connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Prince showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Askren.
Prince feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Askrens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jake Askren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren misses with a body punch
and Prince counters with a straight right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Prince. That's going to slow Askren down.
Askren slips a jab from Prince.#T1#
Askren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Prince moves away.
Prince swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Askren tries to clinch
and Prince makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Prince throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Askren's head.
A left lands for Askren.
A jab from Askren does it's job there.
Askren tries to clinch but Prince moves out of range.
Askren takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Askren moves out of range of the body kick from Prince.
Askren was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Prince jabs Askren right on the nose. Askren blinks but takes it well.
Askren's jab looks to have found its range, popping Prince under the eye.
Askren throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Prince misses with a straight left.
Prince misses with an uppercut
and Askren counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Prince goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T2#
Prince misses with a hook
and Askren connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Askren gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Come on Prince - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #BC2#
Prince breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Askren gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Askren has Prince pressed against the cage, preventing Prince from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Askren lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Askren dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Askren tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Prince's elbow.
Prince has a couple of punches blocked by Askren.
Prince softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Askren lands a right hand.
Askren is looking to control Prince's arms but Prince gets an underhook and turns him. Now Askren has his back to the cage.
Prince misses with a punch on the inside.
Askren has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Prince lands with a light punch inside.
Prince lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Askren or not. #T3#
Prince working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Prince lands with a light punch inside.
Askren misses with the head strike.
Askren pressing his opponent against the cage.
Prince swings wildly with an uppercut but Askren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Askren stalls. #BC2#
Prince escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Askren takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Prince scores with a hook to the body. Askren takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Prince throws a right hand that misses
and Askren counters with a stiff right hand.
Prince staying out of range there.
Prince throws a series of punches but Askren avoids them all with ease. #T4#
Prince misses with an uppercut. Askren saw that one coming.
Askren staying out of range there.
Askren misses with a body shot.
Prince misses with the combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Prince pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Some bone on bone action there as Askren checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Prince walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Prince throws a series of punches but Askren avoids them all with ease.
Prince misses with an uppercut. Askren saw that one coming.
A jab from Askren finds it's way through Prince's defenses.
Askren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Prince manages to avoid it.
Askren sizes up Prince with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Askren bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nasir Prince showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Prince ducks under a wild hook from Askren.
Prince thows a left - swing and a miss!
Prince tries to bum rush Askren with a series of wild strikes but Askren uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Prince tries to keep at a distance but Askren has taken the fight into the clinch.
Askren swings wildly with an uppercut but Prince uses good head movement to avoid it.
Askren lands a left hand that snaps the head of Prince backwards.
Askren misses with the head strike.
Prince lands with a light punch inside.
Prince lands a right hand.
Prince lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prince has a couple of punches blocked by Askren.
Askren misses with a hook to the ribs.
Prince's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Askren struggles to land a body shot inside as Prince controls his hands.
Prince scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Askren tries a body shot but Prince blocks it.
Askren has a couple of punches blocked by Prince.
Askren struggles to land a body shot inside as Prince controls his hands.
Prince creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Askren.
Askren lands a body shot in the clinch.
Askren lands with a left to the head.
Askren blocks a body shot from Prince.
Askren lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Prince with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Askren avoiding damage.
Askren blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Askren scores with a nice short uppercut.
Askren lands an uppercut.
Prince misses with a punch on the inside.
Askren is trying to maintain a safe position but Prince gets an underhook and turns Askren into the cage.
Prince misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Askren.
Askren throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Prince takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T2#
A hook to the body from Askren.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Prince tries to throw a body punch but Askren avoids it by throwing Prince back against the cage.
Askren scores with a hook to the body.
Askren swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Prince misses with the head strike.
A right hand to the body from Askren.
A nice left hand lands by Askren.
Askren lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Prince backwards.
Prince lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Prince misses with the head strike.
Prince tries to work over Askren's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Prince misses with a punch on the inside.
Askren pushes Prince back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Askren tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Askren misses with a punch to the body.
Prince blocking some punches.
Prince scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Prince is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Prince fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Prince's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Prince - that landed with a thud.
Prince misses with some punches.
Askren tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Prince's elbow.
Askren swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Prince is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Askren is keeping busy.
A right hand to the body from Prince.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Prince throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Askren blocks it with crossed arms.
Prince throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Askren.
Prince lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A nice left hand lands by Prince.
Prince throws a knee to the head but misses.
Prince takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Prince blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Prince lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Askren backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Askren.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Askren stalling.
Askren fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Prince working aggressively here.
Prince lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Askren fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Prince.
Askren lands a hook that snaps the head of Prince backwards.
Askren lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Askren tries to throw a body punch but Prince avoids it by throwing Askren back against the cage.
Askren lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Askren tries to throw a body punch but Prince avoids it by throwing Askren back against the cage.
Prince lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Askren backwards.
Jake Askren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jake Askren has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Askren misses with some punches.
Askren pressing his opponent against the cage.
Prince misses with a short punch on the inside.
Askren lands with a right to the head.
Prince lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short left from Prince.
A short uppercut from Prince.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right handed body shot lands from Prince.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jake Askren.
I think Prince has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jake Askren!
After winning the bout, Jake Askren thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 22, 2022

#R1#
Askren tries to clinch there but Sanders circles away.
A little jabbing left from Sanders on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Askren misses with a right hand
and Sanders counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Askren fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sanders swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Askren has managed to clinch.
Askren gets through Sanders's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Askren avoiding damage.
Askren lands a nice shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Askren creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Askren lands a right hand. #TD2#
Sanders has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Askren regains guard immediately.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sanders accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanders passes Askren's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Sanders is working for a submission of some sort.
Askren tries to roll over but Sanders keeps him under control.
Askren is working hard here to advance position.
Askren is not content to let Sanders control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sanders with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Askren moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sanders throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Askren works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sanders trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Askren working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sanders. #T3#
Sanders throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sanders is looking to work some ground and pound but Askren has wrist control.
Askren working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sanders. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Askren looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Askren misses with a body shot.
Askren tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It seemed like Sanders was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Askren tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sanders swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanders! But no joy.#CL#
Askren closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Askren fails to land.
Askren is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Askren gets underhooks to prevent Sanders's takedown attempt. #T4#
Sanders looking for a takedown.
Jake Askren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bernie Sanders.
Sanders tries for a takedown. No joy.
Askren lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanders blocking some punches.
Sanders wants to take the fight to the mat but Askren manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Askren lands an uppercut.
Askren misses with a hook to the ribs.
Askren prevents a takedown attempt there.
Askren lands with a light punch inside.
Askren misses with some punches. #TD2#
Sanders gets a trip takedown into half guard.
My spies in Uncle Nastys Training Shack inform me that Sanders has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanders throwing shots but Askren is blocking nicely.
Askren is positioning himself well to prevent Sanders advancing to mount. #SUB2#
Sanders is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Askren doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sanders.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jake Askren will probably get the nod.
That's time! Askren's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Sanders drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL#
Askren closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanders is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Askren is defending well.
Sanders goes for a takedown in the clinch but Askren prevents it.
Askren gets underhooks to prevent Sanders's takedown attempt.
Jake Askren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bernie Sanders.
Sanders looking for a takedown.
Askren struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanders controls his hands.
Askren lands a left hand.
Askren prevents the takedown attempt. #T1#
Sanders has Askren pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Askren manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sanders is working for takedown but Askren is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sanders is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sanders has Askren pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Askren manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sanders drops down looking for an ankle pick but Askren pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sanders is breathing heavily.
Askren wants to clinch.
Sanders looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sanders takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sanders shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T2#
Askren lands a two punch combo.
Askren wants to clinch.
Sanders swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Askren throws a lazy right hand but Sanders sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sanders swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Askren fails with an attempt to clinch.
Askren lands a body shot.
Askren is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanders can do to turn this around?
Askren cracks Sanders with a good jab.
Askren lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #T3#
Askren misses with a shot to the body
letting Sanders counter with a right hand.
Askren throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Sanders was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Sanders.
Sanders gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Askren.
Askren is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Askren is looking to clinch.
Sanders takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Askren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Askren moves in looking to clinch but Sanders pushes him off.
Sanders swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Askren throws a hook but Sanders avoids it easily.
Sanders closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T4#
Askren swings for the body but Sanders moves out of range.
Sanders swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jake Askren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanders slips a jab and a cross from Askren.
Jake Askren is winning the standup battle so far.
Sanders circles away from the clinch attempt.
Askren fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sanders on the side of the head.
Askren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanders swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Askren is looking to clinch but Sanders is avoiding it. #CL#
Askren closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanders blocks a body shot from Askren.
Sanders is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Askren is defending well.
Sanders has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Askren avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Askren throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Askren dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Askren smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Askren connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sanders momentarily.
Askren tries to clinch but Sanders moves out of range.
Askren is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sanders takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren doesn't manage to clinch there - Sanders circles away.
Askren waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanders.
Askren throws a one two combo. #T1#
A big left from Askren misses.
Sanders swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Askren's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Askren duly obliges.
Sanders dodges the punch combination from Askren.
A little jabbing left from Sanders on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sanders walks into a straight right hand from Askren.
Sanders showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Askren.
A little jabbing left from Sanders on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Askren misses the shot to the body.
Bernie Sanders has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sanders keeps the fight on the outside.
A little jabbing left from Sanders on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Askren thuds a left hand into Sanders's body.#CL#
Askren rushes Sanders and presses him up against the cage.
Sanders wants a takedown.
Sanders blocking some punches. #TD2#
Askren is fighting off a takedown attempt but Sanders is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Askren to the mat. Askren regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanders throws a strike but Askren rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Askren postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Sanders has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Askren can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sanders preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sanders has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3##SUB2#
Sanders has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Askren can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Sanders has his foot on Askren's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Askren works his way back into a safe position though.
Askren working some strikes from top position.
Sanders looking to hit a scissor sweep but Askren is one step ahead there.
Sanders can't keep his opponent in guard - Askren advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Sanders looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Askren lands with a punch from half guard.
Askren scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Askren blocks the strikes from Sanders. #T4#
Sanders on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Sanders is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Askren pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Sanders looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sanders takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Askren trying to mount his opponent but Sanders defends it. #SUB2#
Sanders is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Askren pulls his head out easily.
Askren scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Askren lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sanders is trying to get back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Askren showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Askren, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Askren!
After winning the bout, Jake Askren thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Bernie Sanders spoke after the fight, saying 'COME ON! FU@#$ ALL JUDGES!!! I WON!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 17, 2022

#R1#
Askren on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Complex seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Complex lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Askren checks a leg kick.
Askren has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Complex finds it's way round the side to connect with Askren's head.
Nice shot lands for Complex.
Complex connects with a leg kick.
Askren scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Askren checks the leg kick nicely there.
Askren takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Askren falls off balance throwing a combination
and Complex counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Complex does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Askren misses with a right hand
and Complex connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Askren lands with a nice combination. Complex backs away looking to recover.
Askren moves out of range of the body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Askren. Those never looked like landing.
Complex scores with a jab to the jaw.
Askren misses with a hook.
A counter left hand to the body from Complex misses its target.
Askren bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Complex moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jake Askren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Askren tries to clinch there but Complex circles away.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Askren has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Complex moves out of range as Askren strikes.
Complex is looking to counter punch.
Askren waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Complex.
Complex cracks Askren with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Complex slips a jab and a cross from Askren.
Complex lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Complex lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Complex connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Complex blocks a jab.
Jab from Complex.
Complex scores with a sloppy right hand. Askren should have avoided that one.
Askren misses with a combination
and Complex counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Askren misses with a series of wild punches.
Complex connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Askren's hands.
Complex throws a looping overhand right but Askren ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Complex showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Askren.
Askren misses with a few strikes there.
Complex throws a front kick that sends Askren stumbling back into the cage.
Askren throws a jab when Complex was well out of range.
Complex moves away from the strike by Askren.
As Askren backs away, Complex returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Complex connects with a leg kick.
Complex bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Askren's head.
Askren looks to throw the jab but Complex is out of range.
Complex tried to counter with a leg kick but Askren avoided it.
Askren staying out of range there.
Askren misses with an uppercut. Complex saw that one coming.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Complex - that will leave a mark!
Complex scores with a jab to the head.
Askren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Complex.
Askren lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Complex, as that shot connected.
Complex blocks a jab.
Complex looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Complex moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T3#
Askren tries to bum rush Complex with a series of wild strikes but Complex uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Askren steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Complex.
Askren throws a right hand that misses
and Complex counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Complex.
Sloppy strikes from Askren. Those never looked like landing.
Complex lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Complex's jab looks to have found its range, popping Askren under the eye.
Askren throws a nice looking combination but Complex bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Complex cracks Askren with a good jab.
Askren throws a right hand that Complex ducks under and follows up with a left that Complex also avoids with ease.
Nice body kick from Complex.
Askren misses with the combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Askren throws a right and a left that both miss.
Complex appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Complex throws a looping overhand right but Askren ducks down to avoid it.
Complex lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Complex throws a low kick but it's checked well by Askren.
Despite the aggression on Askren's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Complex scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T4#
Complex smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Complex lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Complex dips to his left and cracks Askren with an uppercut!
Askren fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Askren needs to keep his hands up - Complex had a free shot at his head there.#ROC#Askren is rocked!
Complex thumps Askren with a low kick.
Askren is still on wobbly legs! Can Complex finish him?
Nice shot by Askren.
Askren seems to have recovered his senses.
Complex scores with a crisp jab that stopped Askren in his tracks.
Askren throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Complex swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Askren throws a counter combo.
Complex showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Askren.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Askren throws a right hand that misses
enabling Complex to counter with a crisp jab.
Askren scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Askren throws a combination. Complex tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Askren pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Complex back to the cage. Askren follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Military Industrial Complex dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Complex cracks a nice hook into Askren's ribs.
Complex lands a nice shot to the body.
Askren misses with a hook. Complex ducked under it nicely.
Askren misses the shot to the body.
Complex throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Complex scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Askren doesn't seem bothered though.
A jab lands there for Complex.
Askren with a lazy takedown attempt
and Complex counters with a right hand to the body.
Askren might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Askren walks into a jab.
Complex looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jake Askren is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Complex lands a nice leg kick that just misses Askren's sensitive parts.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Askren might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Complex has got the better of the exchanges.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Complex, as that shot connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Askren misses its intended target.
Complex lands a nice looking body shot.
Complex scores with a nice strike.
Askren scores with a one two! Complex had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Complex misses with a body kick.
Askren throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Complex.
Complex appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Askren takes one on the chin but seems OK. #TD2#
Askren decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Complex looking for submissions off his back.
Askren wants to pass to mount but Complex is defending the position.
Complex trying to control but Askren postures up. #SUB#
Askren throws a strike but Complex manages to get a kimura sweep and he's found himself on top with the kimura half locked in! This would be a real turnaround! He's torquing it... Will Askren tap??? YES! He's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Military Industrial Complex!
An out of breath Military Industrial Complex thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 14, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Askren drives through and clinches with Belenuik against the cage.
Belenuik is looking to take this one to the mat.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Askren has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD2#
Askren gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Askren works his foot free and advances to mount.
Belenuik bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Belenuik working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Belenuik drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Askren dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Askren passes Belenuik's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Belenuik looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Belenuik looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Belenuik's coaches at 3Band MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Belenuik on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Askren has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Belenuik looking for submissions off his back.
Askren working Belenuik over with strikes. #T1#
Belenuik is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Askren scores with a couple of nice shots.
Belenuik has hold of Askren's hands but Askren slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Belenuik looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Askren works his foot free and advances to mount.
Askren landing strikes from the mount and Belenuik is in trouble!
Askren lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Belenuik hang on?
Belenuik really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Askren with a couple of short strikes.#T2#
Belenuik really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Askren landing strikes from the mount and Belenuik is in trouble! #ROC2#Belenuik is rocked!
Askren with a couple of short strikes.
Oh Belenuik is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Belenuik is wriggling around trying to escape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Askren lands a big shot to the head and Belenuik winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jake Askren!
An out of breath Jake Askren thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: ENIGMA 98
Date: May 08, 2022

#R1#
Helix lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Helix misses the target.
A jab from Askren misses.
Askren fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Helix on the side of the head.#CL2#
Askren fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Helix, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right from Askren.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Askren.
Askren has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Helix after a bit of a struggle.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Askren changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Helix fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A low kick lands for Helix. #CL2#
Askren gets a clinch.
Helix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Askren drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Helix gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bryce Helix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Askren.
Helix scores with a shoulder strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD2#
Askren tightens his grip and picks Helix up, before dumping him to the ground. Helix manages to land in guard.
Helix is controlling Askren's posture.#T1#
Helix manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Askren manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Helix has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Helix content to stall in guard here.
Helix trying to move into half guard but instead Askren has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Helix is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Helix wants to free his trapped foot but Askren is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Askren regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Helix. #T2#
Askren utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Helix pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Askren is keeping the position for now.
Helix controlling from the top position.
Askren is controlling Helix's posture.
Helix preventing the sweep.
Helix wants to pass the guard but Askren is keeping the position.#T3#
Helix controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Helix wants to pass the guard but Askren is keeping the position.
Askren keeping moving, preventing Helix from controlling successfully.
Helix is really struggling to control Askren but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Helix missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Helix controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Helix throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Askren works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Askren tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Helix tries to land a front kick but Askren steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL2#
Askren forces Helix back against the cage and clinches.
Helix lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Askren prevents a body shot from Helix.
Askren tries for a takedown. No joy.
Helix lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Helix misses with a short punch on the inside.
Helix struggles to land a body shot inside as Askren controls his hands. #TD2#
Helix is fighting off a takedown attempt but Askren is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Helix to the mat. Helix regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Helix has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Helix wants to sweep but no luck.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bryce Helix will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
Askren instigates a clinch.
Helix goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Helix misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Helix.
Helix throws a head punch that misses.
Askren digs a right hand into Helix's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Helix's gas tank.
Helix misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Askren is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Helix is defending well.
Askren drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Helix gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Askren blocks an uppercut.
Helix working aggressively here.
Askren is working for takedown but Helix is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bryce Helix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Askren.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helix tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Askren's elbow.
Helix tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Helix.
Askren tries for a takedown. No joy. #TD2#
Askren gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Helix makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Helix.
Jake Askren has got the better of the ground game so far.
Helix has control of Askren's left arm, preventing Askren from doing any damage. #T1#
Helix is looking to stand up but Askren isn't so interested in that idea.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Askren working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Askren looking to pass the guard.
Helix looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Helix has Askren pulled in close to control his posture.
Helix knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Askren on the ground.
Askren forces his way into half guard.
Helix is looking to improve his position.
Helix trying to control but Askren postures up. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Askren trying to mount his opponent but Helix defends it.
Askren prevents Helix from improving his position.
Helix gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Helix looking to hit a scissor sweep but Askren is one step ahead there.
Askren trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Helix utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Askren passes into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Helix manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Askren stands and throws Helix's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Helix is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Askren working away.
Helix manages to work his way to half guard, despite Askren's best efforts.
Askren has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Helix is trying desperately to improve position.
Askren working the ground and pound effectively.
Helix wants to hold on but Askren pushes him away.
A nice elbow there by Askren.
Helix is looking to get to half guard.
Askren with shots to the head and body - Helix looks very uncomfortable down there.
Askren cracks Helix with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Askren unloads with some shots from mount but Helix bucks and avoids them well. #T4#
Askren sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Askren looking to ground and pound but Helix is blocking nicely.
Helix working to try and regain half guard.
Askren punching from mount but Helix doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Askren lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Askren lands a nice shot to the head.
Askren sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Helix is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Askren is landing with some decent strikes but Helix is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Helix in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Askren dominating with strikes here.
Askren has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Helix really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Helix holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Askren tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Helix keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Askren showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Helix throws a shot from downtown. Askren moves away and avoids it.
We've been told by Helix's head coaches at Primal Concrete Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jake Askren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Askren closes the distance looking to clinch
and Helix counters with a low kick, right behind Askren 's knee.
Helix lands a leg kick that knocks Askren off balance momentarily.
Helix jabs at Askren's body.#CL2#
Askren moves into the clinch.
Askren wants a takedown but no success here.
Askren changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Helix fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Askren wants to clinch up but Helix keeps it at a distance.
Helix throwing a counter right hand but Askren manages to avoid it.
Helix fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Askren looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jake Askren is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren wants to clinch.
Askren ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
Askren tries to score a body lock takedown but Helix shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bryce Helix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Askren.
Helix works on Askren's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Helix.
Askren blocks an uppercut.
Askren has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Helix avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Askren takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Still in the clinch, Helix scores with a nice short uppercut.
Helix misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Askren is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Askren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Helix misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Helix.
Helix throws a head punch that misses.
Helix misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Helix.
Helix scores with a nice hook to the head.
Askren goes for a takedown attempt but Helix pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Askren fails in his attempt to clinch.
Helix throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Helix feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Askrens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Helix lands a jab to Askren's midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Askren moves to clinch but Helix breaks away
and Helix cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Helix throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Askren with the counter takedown but Helix avoids it easily.
Askren tries to clinch there but Helix circles away.
Helix appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Helix bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nice straight punches there by Helix. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Helix.
Helix misses with a shot to the body #TD2#
so Askren counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Askren tries to free his leg and advance position but Helix is retaining full guard.
Helix looking for a sweep. Not yet Helix, not yet.
Askren throws a big elbow that misses.
Helix is trying to keep Askren in close. #T3#
Askren looking to pass the guard.
Askren postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Helix has control of Askren's left arm, preventing Askren from doing any damage.
Helix can't keep his opponent in guard - Askren advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Askren working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Helix's thigh. Helix counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Helix looking to control.
Askren working some strikes from top position.
Askren chips away with some ground and pound.
Askren stopping the sweep attempt from Helix.
Helix bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Askren's guard. #REVR#
Helix postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T4#
Helix with a flurry of punches that miss.
Askren looking to hit a scissor sweep but Helix is one step ahead there.
Helix wants to control from the top but Askren keeps moving.
Helix postures up.
Helix would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Helix preventing the sweep.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bryce Helix showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Helix has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryce Helix!

Event: ENIGMA 90
Date: Apr 03, 2022

#R1#
Petrers throws a hook to the side of Askren's head but Askren sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD#
Askren drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Petrers controls Askren momentarily but Askren frees himself.
We've been hearing that Askren has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Askren working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Askren trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Askren is stalling in the full guard.
Petrers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Petrers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Askren won't allow Petrers to get back to his feet. #T1#
Askren working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Askren seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petrers looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Askren staying out of range there.
Petrers swings for the body but Askren moves out of range.
Damon Petrers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Petrers fails in his attempt to clinch.
Askren feinted with a counter takedown.
Petrers throws a body punch but Askren moves out of range. #TD#
Askren gets a takedown into half guard.

Petrers kicks Askren off and gets back to his feet.#T2##TD#
Askren shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrers wants to get back to full guard.
Petrers wants to control but Askren is keeping busy.
Askren thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Petrers tries to roll over but Askren keeps him under control.
Askren looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T3#
Petrers tries to get to full guard but Askren has control of the leg.
Askren drops an elbow to the side of Petrers's head.
Petrers blocking the ground and pound attempt from Askren.
Askren is taking a breather. Petrers says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Askren thows a huge punch but Petrers dodges it nicely.
Petrers felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Petrers is doing well to control the position and prevent Askren from advancing to side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Askren stops Petrers from getting back to his feet.
Askren stalling. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Askren looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Askren sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Petrers defending well though.
Ground and pound from Askren.
Askren is keen to just control but Petrers is a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Askren content to control rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Petrers tries to close the distance and clinch but Askren swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Askren dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Petrers darts in and clinches Askren up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Askren.
Petrers misses with the head strike.
Askren goes for a takedown attempt but Petrers pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jake Askren is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Askren avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Petrers throws a jab when Askren was well out of range.#TD#
Askren shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Petrers's guard.
Askren forces his way into half guard.
Askren slips a nice elbow through Petrers's hands, connecting with Petrers's forehead.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Askren in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Askren throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jake Askren overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Petrers won't allow Askren to pass to mount. #T1#
Petrers is refusing to be controlled, as Askren sits in half guard.
Petrers keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Petrers wants to get back to his feet.
Askren is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Petrers can do to turn this around?
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Askren lands a nice short elbow.
Askren working Petrers over with strikes.
Askren controlling the action here.
Askren is pressing down on Petrers's thigh, looking to free his foot. Petrers is holding on for now. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Petrers blocking the ground and pound attempt from Askren.
Askren controlling the pace.
Askren missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Askren scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Askren is nestled in close to Petrers, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Petrers keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Askren controlling the pace.
Askren lands strikes from half guard.#T3#
Askren thows a huge punch but Petrers dodges it nicely.
Askren is keen to just control but Petrers is a slippery customer.
Askren is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Petrers is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Askren seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Askren sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Petrers defending well though.
Askren content to control rather than advance.
Askren trying to control the action but Petrers is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Petrers is looking to clinch but Askren is avoiding it.
Nice takedown defense from Petrers. No joy for Askren on that attempt.
Askren looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Petrers is fending him off so far but Askren persists. Nope, Petrers circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Askren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Petrers scores with a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Petrers misses its intended target.
Askren has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Petrers has closed the distance and engaged Askren in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Petrers.
A shot in the inside from Petrers.
A short uppercut from Petrers. #TD#
Askren gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Askren drops an elbow to the side of Petrers's head.
Askren thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Petrers's head.
Petrers is refusing to be controlled, as Askren sits in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jake Askren will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Petrers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Petrers cracks Askren with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#TD#
Askren closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Petrers to the mat! Petrers manages to get full guard.
Askren passes Petrers's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Petrers avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Askren.
Askren not doing much here.
Petrers avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Askren.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren wants to pass the guard but Petrers is defending well.
Askren lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Askren has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Askren lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T1#
Askren keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Askren thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Petrers's head.
Askren with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Petrers is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Askren's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Askren's back!
Askren wants to get back to his feet.
Petrers biding his time, controlling Askren.
Askren trying to get back to his feet but Petrers is in full control for now.
Damon Petrers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Petrers is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Askren is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Petrers is looking to control Askren but Askren is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Askren wants to get back to his feet. #T3#
Petrers controlling the position well here. Askren rolled but Petrers kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Askren is trying to stand back up.
Askren is keeping busy.
Askren wants to get back to his feet. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Petrers looking for the choke from the back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Damon Petrers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Askren has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jake Askren!
Post fight, an emotional Jake Askren said 'First I want to say thank you to my Lord and savior Jesus Christ, he gave me the strength to win tonight.I was the biggest underdog on the card, this means a lot to me and my team who have stood by me every step. LETS GO onto the next!'.

Event: ENIGMA 82
Date: Mar 06, 2022

#R1#
Askren looks to land a combination. Atsushi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
We've been hearing reports that Atsushi has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Askren falls off balance throwing a combination
and Atsushi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Atsushi throws a solid leg kick but Askren takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Atsushi.#CL#
Atsushi drives through and clinches with Askren against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Askren.
Atsushi lands a right hand.
Atsushi is working Askren over against the cage.
Atsushi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Askren presses Atsushi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Askren is struggling to control the position.
Askren trying to stall but Atsushi improves his position.
A nice left hand lands by Atsushi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Atsushi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Atsushi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot in the inside from Atsushi.
Atsushi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Atsushi throws a head punch that misses.
Atsushi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Askren fails to land. #T1#
Atsushi misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Askren.
Atsushi misses with the head strike.
Atsushi misses with a punch on the inside.
Atsushi lands a shot to the body.
Askren scores with a shot to the side of Atsushi's head.
Askren lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Atsushi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Atsushi has a couple of punches blocked by Askren.
Atsushi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Askren blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Atsushi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Askren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Askren throws a head punch that misses.
Atsushi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Askren presses Atsushi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Atsushi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Askren lands a nice shot to the body.
Askren has a couple of punches blocked by Atsushi.
Askren is looking to control Atsushi's arms but Atsushi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Askren has his back to the cage. #T2#
Askren misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Atsushi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Askren looking to stall.
Atsushi has a couple of punches blocked by Askren.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Atsushi.
Askren misses with a punch on the inside.
Atsushi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Atsushi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Askren avoiding damage.
Atsushi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Askren blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Atsushi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Atsushi lands a left hand.
Atsushi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Atsushi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Atsushi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Atsushi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Askren misses with some punches. #T3#
Askren blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Askren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Askren.
Atsushi blocks an uppercut.
Atsushi misses with a body punch.
Askren makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Atsushi blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Atsushi fails to land.
Askren lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Atsushi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Atsushi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Atsushi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Askren's elbow.
Askren tries to throw a body punch but Atsushi avoids it by throwing Askren back against the cage.
Atsushi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Atsushi throws a punch but it's blocked by Askren.
Atsushi digs a right hand into Askren's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Askren's gas tank.
Askren misses with the head strike.
Askren scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Askren's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Atsushi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Atsushi throws a punch but it's blocked by Askren.
Atsushi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Atsushi struggles to land a body shot inside as Askren controls his hands.
A short right from Askren.
Atsushi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Atsushi throws a punch but it's blocked by Askren.
Askren tries to stall but Atsushi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Atsushi swings wildly with an uppercut but Askren uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Atsushi blocks an uppercut.
Askren swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Atsushi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Atsushi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Askren scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Askren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Atsushi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Askren tries a body shot but Atsushi blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kuroda Atsushi dominated that round.
That's time! Atsushi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Atsushi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Askren.
Atsushi lands a lovely overhand right.
Atsushi swings for the body but Askren moves out of range.
A left lands for Askren.
Jake Askren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Askren stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Atsushi.
Atsushi throws a leg kick but Askren sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Askren shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Atsushi counters with an inside leg kick.
Atsushi cracks Askren with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL#
Atsushi clinches up against the cage.
Atsushi lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Atsushi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Askren's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Askren swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kuroda Atsushi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Atsushi misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Askren.
Askren misses with a punch on the inside.
Askren lands a body shot.
Atsushi misses with a body punch. #T1#
Askren misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Atsushi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Atsushi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Atsushi working aggressively here.
Atsushi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Askren tries a body shot but Atsushi blocks it.
Atsushi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Atsushi lands a right hand.
Atsushi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Askren is struggling to control the position.
Askren throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Atsushis head.
Atsushi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Askren stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Atsushi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Atsushi.
Atsushi swings wildly with an uppercut but Askren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Atsushi swings wildly with an uppercut but Askren uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Atsushi blocks an uppercut.
Askren is stalling here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Atsushi.
Atsushi has a couple of punches blocked by Askren.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Atsushi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Askren backwards.
Askren blocks a body shot from Atsushi.
Atsushi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Askren is looking to control Atsushi's arms but Atsushi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Askren has his back to the cage.
Atsushi working aggressively here.
Askren swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Atsushi throws a punch but it's blocked by Askren.
Askren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Askren gets through Atsushi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Atsushi misses with some punches.
Atsushi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Atsushi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Atsushi. #T3#
Askren blocking some punches.
Atsushi trying to control the position but instead, Askren has worked for underhooks and has pushed Atsushi into the cage.
Askren lands a shoulder strike.
Atsushi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Atsushi digs a right hand into Askren's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Askren's gas tank.
Atsushi scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Atsushi.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Atsushi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Askren blocking some punches.
Askren blocking some punches.
Atsushi tries a body shot but Askren blocks it.
Atsushi misses with some punches.
Askren looking to stall.
Askren swings wildly with an uppercut but Atsushi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Askren swings wildly with an uppercut but Atsushi uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Atsushi lands a shot to the body.
Askren prevents a body shot from Atsushi.
Atsushi misses with a punch on the inside.
Atsushi scores with a shot to the side of Askren's head.
Atsushi lands a body shot.
Atsushi misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Atsushi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Atsushi working aggressively here.
Atsushi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Atsushi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Atsushi tries a body shot but Askren blocks it.
Askren blocking some punches.
Atsushi presses Askren against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Askren is breathing heavily.
Atsushi throws a head punch that misses.
Atsushi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Atsushi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Atsushi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Askren can do to turn this around?
Atsushi misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kuroda Atsushi dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Atsushi lands an overhand right.
Askren throws a right hand that misses
enabling Atsushi to counter with a crisp jab.
Atsushi throws a big shot that misses.
Atsushi missing with a left hand there. Askren was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Atsushi tries to clinch but Askren moves out of range.
Askren checks the leg kick.
Askren throws a body shot but no joy.
Jake Askren is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Atsushi is looking to chop away at Askren's legs.
Atsushi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Atsushi slaps away a takedown attempt from Askren, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Askren avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren walks forward, straight into a front kick from Atsushi.
Askren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Atsushi moves away.
A punch combination from Atsushi misses.
Atsushi throws a nice outside leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Askren. #T1#
Atsushi throws a hook to the side of Askren's head but Askren sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Askren was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Askren steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Atsushi.
Atsushi scores with a nice strike.
Askren moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Askren on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Atsushi. Atsushi obviously looking to wear him down.
Atsushi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Atsushi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Atsushi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Askren.
Askren scores with a decent looking hook.
Atsushi throws a jab when Askren was well out of range.
Askren tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A punch combination from Atsushi misses.
Askren throws out a powerful jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Askren with a nice cross.
Atsushi misses the shot to the body.
Atsushi cracks Askren with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Atsushi misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Atsushi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Askren swinging wildly here.
Askren defending well as Atsushi loads up on a big left hand.
Atsushi swings for the body but Askren moves out of range.
Atsushi wants to clinch up but Askren keeps it at a distance.
Askren moves into range and connects with a jab.
Atsushi moves out of range as Askren strikes.
Atsushi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Despite the aggression on Askren's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Atsushi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A big left from Atsushi misses.
Askren throws a body punch but Atsushi moves out of range.
Askren pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Atsushi back to the cage. Askren follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Atsushi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Atsushi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Atsushi with the inside leg kick.
Atsushi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Atsushi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kuroda Atsushi is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Askren throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Atsushi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Atsushi misses with a jab, cross combination.
A nice leg kick from Atsushi, right into the meat of the thigh.
Atsushi missing with a left hand there. Askren was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Askren changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Atsushi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Askren tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Atsushi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Horrible takedown attempt by Askren or perhaps it was just good defense by Atsushi, which made it look bad.
Kuroda Atsushi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Askren.
Atsushi tries to clinch there but Askren circles away.
Askren has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Atsushi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Atsushi scores with a decent looking hook.
A low kick lands for Atsushi.
Askren lands with a good body shot.
Atsushi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Askren is out of range.
Atsushi feints and then cracks Askren's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Askren down. #T4#
Atsushi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Askren tries to score a power double leg takedown but Atsushi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Askren somewhat.
Kuroda Atsushi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Atsushi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A nice leg kick lands there from Atsushi.
Jake Askren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Atsushi with a nice calf kick.
Askren has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#TD#
Atsushi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Askren looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Atsushi trying to control the position but Askren is working away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Askren stops Atsushi from passing to mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kuroda Atsushi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Atsushi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kuroda Atsushi!
A very excited looking Kuroda Atsushi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 07, 2022

#R1#
Askren with a hook.
Miyamoto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Askren manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Askren looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Miyamoto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Askren keeps the fight on the outside.
A nice combination there by Askren.
Miyamoto closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Askren lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Askren.
Miyamoto tries to close the distance and clinch but Askren swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Miyamoto misses with a wild body shot.
Miyamoto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miyamoto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A jab from Miyamoto misses.
Miyamoto misses with a series of wild punches.
Askren keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Miyamoto shoots in but Askren avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shigatsu Miyamoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Askren closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Miyamoto taking a bit of punishment here - Askren scoring with strikes. #T1#
Miyamoto tries to buck Askren off but Askren is having none of it.
Miyamoto takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #ROC2#Miyamoto is rocked!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Askren working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Askren staying calm.
Oh Miyamoto is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Miyamoto is working to avoid the ground and pound but Askren connects with a decent elbow.
Askren in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Miyamoto looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Askren turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Askren!
Our winner, Jake Askren, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: OFK 150 - Temirov Vs Power
Date: Dec 12, 2021

#R1#
Askren fails to land with a series of punches.
Valentine throwing a counter right hand but Askren manages to avoid it.
Askren connects with a body shot that sends Valentine's belly button to the back.
Askren ducks right into an uppercut from Valentine.
Askren takes a swing at Valentine's ribcage but misses.
Valentine half committed to a counter leg kick.
Askren rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Valentine counters with a straight right hand.
Valentine walks into a stiff left hand from Askren.
Askren throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Valentine throwing a counter right hand but Askren manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Valentine gets tackled into the cage by Askren. Askren maintains the clinch.
Valentine tries to break free but Askren pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Askren fails to land.
Askren throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Valentines head.
Valentine has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Valentine is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Askren lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Askren softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Askren works on Valentine's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Askren. #T1#
Askren doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Valentine is looking to break free of the clinch but Askren has double underhooks. #BC#
Valentine's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Askren misses with a hook
and Askren takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Askren fails with the takedown
and Valentine counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Askren jabs Valentine to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jab from Askren.
Askren tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Valentine defends well and Askren ends up having to push Valentine into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Askren lands a glancing blow to the side of Valentine's head.
Valentine ducks under a wild hook from Askren.
Askren misses with a few strikes there.
As Askren looks to move away, Valentine throws a big counter combo but Askren just gets out of the way.
Askren throws a predictable looking body shot
and Valentine counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Askren throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Valentine swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Askren wants to clinch.
And Valentine counters with a quick kick to the body but Askren blocks it.
Askren misses with a few strikes there.
A little feinted left hand from Valentine on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Askren misses with a combination
and Valentine counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice shot lands for Askren.
Valentine slips under a jab.
Askren throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Valentine fires out a quick counter leg kick but Askren just manages to avoid it.
Valentine displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Askren.
Valentine feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Giggle Valentine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Askren.
Valentine takes one on the button.#T3#
Askren slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Giggle Valentine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Askren misses with a takedown attempt
and Valentine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Askren throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Valentine counters with a big right hand! Oh Askren is in trouble here! Valentine follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giggle Valentine!

Event: OFK 144 - Volkov Vs Temirov
Date: Nov 21, 2021

#R1#
Askren bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Askren clinches up with Ky Jr and pushes him back against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Ky Jr has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD#
Ky Jr lands a takedown into guard.
Ky Jr won't allow Askren to get back to his feet.
Askren keeping full guard, as Ky Jr tries to pass.
Ky Jr postures up in Askren's guard and throws a big left but Askren blocks it.
Ky Jr wants to control from the top but Askren keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Askren wants to stand up but Ky Jr is controlling him.
Ky Jr throwing strikes from guard but Askren blocks nicely.
Ky Jr trying to control but Askren is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ky Jr won't allow Askren to get back to his feet.
Ky Jr is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ky Jr is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ky Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ky Jr lands a couple of elbows.
Ky Jr won't allow Askren to get back to his feet. #T1#
Ky Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Askren has wrist control.
Askren is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ky Jr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Askren's head.
Ky Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Askren working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ky Jr.
Ky Jr postures up in Askren's guard and throws a big left but Askren blocks it.
Askren is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ky Jr has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ky Jr chips away with some ground and pound.
Ky Jr stays in close to Askren's body and controls the position.
Ky Jr is working Askren over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ky Jr seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ky Jr wants to control from the top but Askren keeps moving.
Askren is looking to stand up but Ky Jr isn't so interested in that idea. #T2#
Askren working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ky Jr.
Ky Jr won't allow Askren to get back to his feet.
Ky Jr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Askren's head.
Ky Jr throwing strikes but missing.
Ky Jr stops Askren from standing up.
Ky Jr postures up and lands a big shot to Askren's brow.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ky Jr wants to control from the top but Askren keeps moving.
Askren wants to stand and escape but Ky Jr is having none of it.
Askren working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ky Jr.
Askren is looking to stand up but Ky Jr isn't so interested in that idea.
Ky Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Askren is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Askren preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Ky Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Askren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ky Jr stops Askren from standing up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ky Jr postures up and lands a big shot to Askren's brow.
Askren preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Askren wants to stand but Ky Jr is controlling the position.
Askren utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ky Jr prevents Askren from getting back to his feet.
Ky Jr lands a couple of elbows.
Ky Jr wants to control from the top but Askren keeps moving.
Ky Jr really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ky Jr won't allow Askren to get back to his feet.
Askren avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ky Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Askren utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Askren wants to stand but Ky Jr is controlling the position. #T4##ES2#
Askren has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ky Jr off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #CL2#
Askren has Ky Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Ky Jr blocks an uppercut.
Askren throws a punch but it's blocked by Ky Jr.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ky Jr.
Askren fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Askren gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ky Jr.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gaia Ky Jr dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Ky Jr gets tackled into the cage by Askren. Askren maintains the clinch.
Askren lands with a left to the head.
Ky Jr blocks a body shot from Askren.
Ky Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Askren can do to turn this around?
Askren swings wildly with an uppercut but Ky Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Askren struggles to land a body shot inside as Ky Jr controls his hands.
Ky Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ky Jr blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ky Jr.
Ky Jr drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Askren throws a punch but it's blocked by Ky Jr. #T1#
Ky Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Askren stalling against the cage.
Askren manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd are getting on Askren's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Ky Jr has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Askren after a bit of a struggle.
Ky Jr blocking some punches.
Ky Jr wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gaia Ky Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Askren misses with the head strike. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Askren presses Ky Jr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ky Jr is looking for a takedown.
Askren misses with a punch to the body.
Ky Jr tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ky Jr tries to score a body lock takedown but Askren shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short uppercut from Askren.
Askren taking a breather.
Askren lands with a short shot to the head.
Askren lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Askren taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Askren tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3##TD#
Ky Jr gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Ky Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ky Jr forces his way into half guard.
Askren taking some punishment here, with Ky Jr in his half guard.
Askren looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ky Jr working the head and body with strikes.
Ky Jr is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Askren is looking to escape.
Ky Jr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Askren tries to kick Ky Jr off but Ky Jr keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T4#
Nice strikes from Ky Jr there.
Ky Jr wants to pass to mount but Askren is defending the position.
Ky Jr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Askren's head.
Ky Jr seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Askren is trying to stand up here but Ky Jr is controlling him well.
Ky Jr thows a huge punch but Askren dodges it nicely.
Askren is refusing to be controlled, as Ky Jr sits in half guard.
Ky Jr prevents Askren from standing back up.
Ky Jr scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Askren is trying to stand.
Ky Jr wants to free his trapped foot but Askren is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ky Jr throwing shots but Askren is blocking nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Askren is staying active underneath Ky Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Askren showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Askren misses with a takedown attempt - Ky Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Ky Jr is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Askren's half guard.
Askren wants to stand back up but Ky Jr manages to pass into side control.
Ky Jr working the head with strikes.
Askren dodges the ground and pound from Ky Jr.
Ky Jr lands a decent elbow from side control.
Askren is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ky Jr asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Ky Jr trying to control the position but Askren is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ky Jr scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ky Jr lands a few punches from side control.
Askren is trying to get back to his feet.
Askren felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T1#
Askren is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ky Jr creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The strikes coming from Ky Jr are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Askren pushes Ky Jr away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Ky Jr gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Ky Jr has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Askren takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Askren is trying to stand up.
Ky Jr with good strikes from the mount here!
Ky Jr putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Askren trying desperately to get to his feet.
Gaia Ky Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Ky Jr lands a big shot there that rocks Askren but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ky Jr working Askren over with strikes here.
The referee warns Askren that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Ky Jr lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Ky Jr lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
You get the feeling that Askren really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Ky Jr lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Askren is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Askren is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Ky Jr lands a nice shot to the head.
Askren is trying to stand up.
Ky Jr is landing with some decent strikes but Askren is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Askren trying desperately to get to his feet.
Ky Jr lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Ky Jr unloading with bombs!
Askren is trying to stand up.#T3#
Ky Jr with the ground and pound from mount.
Askren is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Ky Jr wants to control the pace but Askren is squirming around nicely.
Ky Jr with shots to the head and body - Askren looks very uncomfortable down there.
Askren tries to buck Ky Jr off but he can't manage it.
Ky Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Askren is looking to escape.
Ky Jr lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Askren is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Ky Jr lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Ky Jr landing strikes from the mount.
Ky Jr won't let Askren get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
A nice elbow there by Ky Jr.
Ky Jr in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #ROC#Askren is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ky Jr tries to control but Askren wriggling away. #T4#
Ky Jr is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Askren is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
You get the feeling that Askren really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Askren takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Askren tries to buck Ky Jr off but he can't manage it.
Ky Jr landing shots from mount.
Ky Jr lands a big elbow.
Ky Jr looking to finish Askren with some ground and pound. This is bad for Askren!
Askren is still in real trouble! Can Ky Jr finish him?
Ky Jr lands a big shot there that rocks Askren but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Ky Jr is landing with some decent strikes but Askren is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Askren is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Ky Jr scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Askren is trying to stand up.
Ky Jr working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Ky Jr working the ground and pound effectively.
Askren wants to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gaia Ky Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ky Jr has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gaia Ky Jr!
Gaia Ky Jr took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Nothing Beats Celebrating My 43rd Birthday 4 Days Ago With A Victory'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 27, 2021

#R1#
Marsden lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#TD#
Marsden gets caught napping as Askren dives in and scores a takedown. Marsden manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
Marsden looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Askren working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Marsden escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Askren gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Marsden looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Marsden looking to control.
Askren wants to control from the top but Marsden keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren is working Marsden over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Askren scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Askren got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marsden has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Askren has managed to get both his arms back between Marsden's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Marsden looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T1##SUB2#
Marsden throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Marsden not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Askren throws a big elbow that misses.
Askren connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Marsden working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Askren doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Askren manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Our spies down at at The Proving Grounds inform us that Marsden has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Askren trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marsden looking to control.
Askren lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Marsden working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Askren doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Askren manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Askren sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Marsden's guard.
Askren sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Marsden defending well though.
Askren lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Askren looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Marsden avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Askren.
Marsden is trying to get back to full guard.
Marsden keeping hold of Askren's head, controlling as best he can.
Askren is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Askren prevents Marsden from improving his position.
Marsden keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Marsden wants to control but Askren is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Marsden looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Marsden wants to get back to full guard.
Askren passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Marsden!
Marsden wants to control but Askren is having none of it.
Askren landing strikes, looking to finish!
Askren landing punches.
Askren misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Marsden tries to lock up and control but Askren gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Askren can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Marsden is looking to escape. #T4#
Marsden can't escape the position.
Marsden sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Askren not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Marsden is trying is best to control the position here.
Marsden manages to get to full guard. #SUB2#
Marsden looking for a guillotine here but Askren defends easily.
Askren scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Marsden is looking for a triangle but Askren pushes his legs off easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Askren dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
Askren closes the distance and pushes Marsden back into the cage.
Askren blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marsden throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Marsden misses with a punch on the inside.
Marsden lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Marsden lands an uppercut.
Askren looking for a takedown.
Marsden prevents a takedown attempt there.
Marsden working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Marsden swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Askren has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Marsden is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Askren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren is working for takedown but Marsden is calmly controlling the position for now.
Marsden scores with a shoulder strike.
Marsden working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#TD#
Askren has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Marsden regains guard immediately.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Askren throws a big elbow that misses. #T1##SUB2#
Marsden had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Askren defends it easily.
Marsden working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Askren. #SUB2#
Askren avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Askren with a nice head shot there.
Askren controlling from the top position.
Askren wants to pass the guard but Marsden is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Marsden looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T2#
Askren landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Marsden looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Askren avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Marsden is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Askren trying to control but Marsden is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Marsden escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Askren gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Marsden keeping moving, preventing Askren from controlling successfully. #T3#
Askren connects with a couple of short punches.
Askren throws a big elbow that misses.
Marsden trying to keep a closed guard but Askren is proving a slippery customer.
Askren throwing strikes from guard but Marsden blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Askren postures up in Marsden's guard and throws a big left but Marsden blocks it. #SUB2#
Marsden is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Askren is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Marsden is looking for a triangle but Askren pushes his legs off easily.
Askren landing some decent shots from guard. #T4#
Askren distracts Marsden with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Marsden escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Askren gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Marsden not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jake Askren overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Askren lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Askren connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Marsden looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Askren has picked Marsden up and slammed him! Marsden can't keep hold of the triangle and Askren manages to pass to side control!
Askren has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Marsden tries to reverse the position but Askren maintains control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Askren lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Askren cracks Marsden with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Askren avoids the attempt from Marsden to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Askren dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Marsden gets a clinch.
Marsden swings wildly with an uppercut but Askren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Askren blocks an elbow strike.
Marsden prevents the takedown attempt.
Askren is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Marsden gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Askren works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Askren working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Askren wants to control from the top but Marsden keeps moving. #SUB2#
Askren is posturing up here but Marsden has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Askren tries to roll out but it's too tight and Askren has to tap! Slick submission there by Marsden!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brooke Marsden!
Brooke Marsden bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: ENIGMA 49
Date: Oct 16, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Askren moves into the clinch successfully.
Askren lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Liddell is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Askren pulls him back up using the underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Askren creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Liddell misses with an elbow over the top.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Askren.
Askren throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Askren scores with a nice hook to the head.
Askren avoiding damage.
Liddell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Askren is defending well for now.
Askren lands a left hand. #ROC2#Liddell is rocked!
I was talking to Liddell's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Askren creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Liddell with a big uppercut! Liddell tries to clinch up but Askren pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Liddell to the mat! Liddell covers up and Askren unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jake Askren!
An out of breath Jake Askren thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: ENIGMA 44
Date: Sep 19, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Broadaxe moves into the clinch successfully.
Askren lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Broadaxe or not. #TD2#
Broadaxe turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Broadaxe manages to end up in side control.
Broadaxe is trying to ground and pound but Askren uses the momentary lack of control by Broadaxe to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Broadaxe is working for a kimura but Askren is defending it quite comfortably.
Broadaxe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Askren is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Arcalimon Top Team, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren is controlling Broadaxe's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Askren wants to improve his position but Broadaxe is controlling well.
Broadaxe throws a strike but Askren avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T1#
Broadaxe throws a big elbow that misses.
Askren is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Askren trying to control the position.
Broadaxe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Broadaxe working some strikes from top position.
Askren will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Broadaxe chips away with some ground and pound.
Broadaxe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Askren is keeping the position for now.
Askren working a defensive guard here. #T2#
Broadaxe wants to pass the guard but Askren is keeping the position.
Broadaxe throws an elbow that misses. Askren uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Broadaxe's guard. Nice move by Askren!#REVR##SUB2#
Broadaxe has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Askren should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Broadaxe has tightened it up now! Askren should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dwalin Broadaxe!
Dwalin Broadaxe thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: ENIGMA 41
Date: Aug 29, 2021

#R1##CL#
Askren moves into the clinch successfully. #TD2#
Broadaxe works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Broadaxe is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Broadaxe throwing strikes from guard but Askren blocks nicely.
Broadaxe is looking to work some ground and pound but Askren has wrist control.
Askren working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Broadaxe.
Broadaxe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Broadaxe trying to control but Askren is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Broadaxe.
Askren controlling the position.
Askren utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Askren preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Broadaxe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Askren works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Broadaxe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Broadaxe trying to control the position from guard on top but Askren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Askren looking for a sweep. Not yet Askren, not yet.
Broadaxe cracks Askren with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Broadaxe throws a strike but Askren rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Askren slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Broadaxe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Askren can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Askren will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Askren's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
Broadaxe can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Askren controls the pace.
Askren is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Broadaxe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Askren postures up and lands a big shot to Broadaxe's brow.
Askren lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Broadaxe is trying to control the position but Askren postures up. #SUB2#
Broadaxe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Askren cracks Broadaxe with a solid left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dwalin Broadaxe will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Askren throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Broadaxe on the side of the head.
Askren slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jake Askren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Askren shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Broadaxe drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Askren defends it well.
Askren lands with a cross.
Askren moves to clinch but Broadaxe breaks away #TD2#
and Broadaxe counters with a single leg into guard. Askren didn't expect that.
Askren working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Broadaxe.
Broadaxe with a flurry of punches that miss.
Broadaxe advances to half guard.
Askren is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Arcalimon Top Team, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Askren wants to improve his position but Broadaxe is controlling well.
Askren has hold of Broadaxe's hands but Broadaxe slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T1#
Broadaxe working Askren over with strikes.
Askren tries to get to full guard but Broadaxe has control of the leg.
Askren blocking the ground and pound attempt from Broadaxe.
Broadaxe seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Broadaxe missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Broadaxe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Broadaxe thows a huge punch but Askren dodges it nicely.
Broadaxe misses with a head shot. Askren uses the momentum to regain guard.
Askren wants to sweep but no luck.
Broadaxe distracts Askren with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2##SUB2#
Broadaxe is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Askren is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Askren has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Broadaxe throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Broadaxe keeping moving, preventing Askren from controlling successfully.
Askren lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Askren landing some decent shots from guard.
Askren throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Broadaxe works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Broadaxe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Askren trying to control but Broadaxe is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dwalin Broadaxe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Broadaxe tries to keep at a distance but Askren has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jake Askren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dwalin Broadaxe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Broadaxe is working for takedown but Askren is calmly controlling the position for now.
Broadaxe wants a takedown.
Askren tries to work over Broadaxe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Askren throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Broadaxes head.
Askren tries to work over Broadaxe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Askren working aggressively here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Askren makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Broadaxe tries to pull guard but Askren holds him up against the cage and eventually Broadaxe drops back down to his feet.
Jake Askren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dwalin Broadaxe.
Askren tries for a takedown. No joy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Askren.
Broadaxe has Askren pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Askren manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Broadaxe is trying to pull guard but Askren turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Askren pushes Broadaxe back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Askren makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD#
Askren has clasped his hands together around Broadaxe's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Broadaxe prevents Askren from moving into mount.
Askren scoring with punches from side control.
Broadaxe is looking to reverse the position.
Askren grinds an elbow into Broadaxe's temple.
Askren lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
You can see the frustration on Broadaxe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dwalin Broadaxe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Broadaxe is trying to work for a sweep but Askren has mounted him!
Askren landing strikes from the mount.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Askren breaks from Broadaxe's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Askren pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Askren wants to control the pace but Broadaxe is squirming around nicely.
Broadaxe tries to reverse the position but Askren maintains control.
Askren punishing his opponent with strikes.
Broadaxe tries to hold on but Askren postures up.
Askren working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Broadaxe wants to hold on but Askren pushes him away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Askren showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Broadaxe has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: GDL 106: Dilbrandt VS Stepanov
Date: Jun 26, 2021

#R1#
Visti avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Askren forces Visti back against the cage and clinches.
Askren is pushing Visti up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Askren softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Visti scores with a shot to the side of Askren's head.
Askren lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Visti blocks an uppercut.
Askren is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Visti gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Askren has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Visti after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Visti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Askren lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Visti circles away quickly and effectively.
Askren shoots in looking for a takedown. Visti tries to sprawl out of it but Askren keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Visti manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Askren. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Askren tries to close the distance and clinch up but Visti swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Visti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Askren throws out the jab.
Nice shot by Visti.#CL#
Askren clinches up against the cage.
Visti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Askren has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Visti avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Visti will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Askren up against the cage.#BC#
Askren's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Askren rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Visti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Visti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Askren throws out the jab. #T2##TD#
Askren fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Visti sprawls well initially but Askren persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Visti avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Askren.
Visti is refusing to be controlled, as Askren sits in half guard.
Visti really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Askren. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Visti is trying to stand up here but Askren is controlling him well.
Askren missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Askren wants to take a breather but Visti is having none of it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Askren working the head and body with strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Visti can do anything to dispel that myth.
Askren sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Visti pushes Askren off looking to stand but Askren dives back in and keeps control. #T3#
Askren passes to full mount!
Askren working Visti over with strikes here.
Visti wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Askren.
Askren has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Visti's face.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Askren sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Visti is in a horrible position here. Askren smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Visti wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here. #T4#
Askren in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Askren raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Askren misses with a head shot.
Askren looking to control and managing it successfully.
Askren thowing shots but they're missing.
Askren connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Askren has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Askren can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Visti is looking to escape.
Askren controlling his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Askren dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Visti avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Askren tries to close the distance and clinch up but Visti swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Visti's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Askren connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Visti scrambles back to his feet.
Visti looks to land a right hand but Askren moved out of range.
Askren blocks a head kick by Visti.
Askren tries to counter with a takedown but Visti is quick to defend against it.
Visti fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Askren closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Visti avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Askren.
Visti misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Askren's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Askren looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Visti throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Visti looks to land a left hand but Askren moved out of range nicely.
Visti takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Visti tries to clinch up
enabling Askren to counter with a crisp jab.
Askren tests Visti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Visti misses the shot to the body.
Visti throws a body kick that misses. #CL#
Askren closes the distance and pushes Visti back into the cage.
Askren tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Askren effectively controlling the action here.
A left hand lands to the body for Askren.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Askren as Visti tries to tie him up.
Askren is trying to drag Visti to the mat but Visti just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Visti gets underhooks to prevent Askren's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Askren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Askren's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Askren tries a body shot but Visti blocks it.
Askren misses with a punch to the body.
Visti blocks a body shot from Askren.
Askren lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Askren trying to stall but Visti improves his position.
Askren is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Visti can do to turn this around?
Askren blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Askren pressing his opponent against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Visti fails to land.
Visti controlling the action here for a moment.
Askren fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Askren lands a body shot.
Askren misses with a hook from the clinch.
Askren is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Visti gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Visti misses with the head strike.
Askren struggles to land a body shot inside as Visti controls his hands.
Visti lands with a right to the head.
Askren effectively controlling the action here.
Visti dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Askren is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T4#
A short body shot lands from Askren as the two fighters clinch. #BC#
Askren manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Askren darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#TD#
Askren manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Visti on his heels. He'll look to pass Visti's guard now, I'm sure.
Askren throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Askren stays in close to Visti's body and controls the position.
Jake Askren overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Askren with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Askren trying to control the position from guard on top but Visti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Askren sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Askren dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Nice takedown defense from Visti. No joy for Askren on that attempt.
Askren checks the leg kick.#TD#
Askren drives through with a takedown into Visti's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Askren wants to control from the top but Visti keeps moving.
Askren is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Askren with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Visti wants to stand but Askren is controlling the position.
Askren throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Visti works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Askren is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Askren throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Visti is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Askren accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Visti is looking to stand up but Askren isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Visti circles away from the clinch attempt.
Visti wants to clinch up but Askren keeps it at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Visti.
Askren lands a nice looking body shot. #T2#
Askren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Visti misses with a hook to the body
and Askren counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Askren dives in and grabs Visti's left leg, looking for a takedown. Visti pushes down on Askren's head and hops out.
Visti let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Askren walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Askren moves out of range of the leg kick from Visti.
Askren tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Visti defends well and Askren ends up having to push Visti into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Askren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Visti looking to stall.
Visti stalling in the clinch but Askren improves position.
Visti is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Askren has denied him.
Good body shot from Visti.
Visti being controlled against the cage.
Askren lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
Askren drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Askren goes for a takedown in the clinch but Visti prevents it.
Askren tries to throw a body punch but Visti avoids it by throwing Askren back against the cage.
Visti can't find room to land a body shot as Askren controls the action.
Askren scores with a nice hook to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Visti tries to stall but Askren uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Askren working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#TD#
Askren gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Visti regains guard.
Askren in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
Visti is wriggling around but Askren manages to pass to half guard.
Askren will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Askren lands a nice short elbow.
Askren throwing shots but Visti is blocking nicely.
Askren thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Askren throwing shots but Visti is blocking nicely.
Well, if Askren is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Askren sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Visti defending well though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Askren showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Askren has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Askren!
A relieved looking Jake Askren thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: LOM MW Semi Finals
Date: May 01, 2021

#R1#
Askren cracks Disson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#TD2#
Disson looking to score a takedown here. Askren is defending well but Disson drives through and ends up in Askren's guard.
Disson preventing the sweep.
Disson trying to control the position from guard on top but Askren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Askren is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Askren will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Disson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Askren is keeping the position for now.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Disson working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Askren is trying to keep Disson in close. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T1##TD2#
Disson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Askren to the ground. Disson is now in Askren's guard.
Askren keeping moving, preventing Disson from controlling successfully.
Disson postures up.
Disson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Askren's head.
Disson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Askren pulls Disson in to control the position. #T2#
Askren wants to sweep here but Disson controlling him for the moment.
Disson wants to control from the top but Askren keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Disson has Askren up against the cage in a clinch.
Askren is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #TD2#
Disson has Askren pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Disson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Askren tumbling to the mat - Disson dives into Askren's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Askren is adopting a defensive guard.#T3#
Disson trying to control the position from guard on top but Askren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Disson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Disson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Askren is trying to keep Disson in close.
Askren manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Disson manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Askren trying to control but Disson is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kili Disson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Askren scores with a crisp jab that stopped Disson in his tracks.
Askren takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#TD2#
Disson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Askren to the ground. Disson is now in Askren's guard.
Askren bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Disson's guard. #REVR#
Disson keeping moving, preventing Askren from controlling successfully.
Disson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Askren's guard. #REVB#
Askren is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Askren not landing any meaningful shots this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Askren working over Disson with some ground and pound. Disson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T1#
Disson trying to control but Askren postures up.
Askren trying to control from half guard but Disson is working away.
Askren not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Askren is looking to take a break and control but Disson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Askren thows a huge punch but Disson dodges it nicely.
Disson is staying active underneath Askren, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Askren missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Disson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Askren working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Askren postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Askren throws a big elbow that misses.
Askren connects with a couple of short punches.
Askren sitting in guard here, content to control.
Askren works over Disson with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Askren working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Disson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Askren throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Askren looks to land a left hand but Disson moved out of range nicely.
Askren shoots in but Disson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Disson dives in for a single leg takedown but Askren sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL#
Askren takes the fight into the clinch.
Askren lands with a short shot to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #TD2#
Disson pulls guard successfully.
Askren seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Disson keeping full guard, as Askren tries to pass. #T4#
Askren with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Disson has momentary wrist control but Askren slips an elbow through the middle.
Askren postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Askren trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Askren connects with a couple of short punches.
Askren cracks Disson with a solid left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Askren dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Disson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Askren defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Disson.
Askren stuffs the takedown attempt from Disson. Disson gets slowly back to his feet.
Askren attempts a counter takedown but Disson avoids it well and moves away.
Disson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Askren swivels and escapes.
Jake Askren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kili Disson.
Disson fails to land the takedown.
Askren seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#TD2#
Disson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Disson is thwarting Askren's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren wants to improve his position but Disson is controlling well. #T1#
Disson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kili Disson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Askren trying to hold on to Disson's head to control him but Disson postures up.
Disson prevents Askren from improving his position.
Askren is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Arcalimon Top Team, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Askren keeping control of the position.
Askren is trying to control but can't. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Disson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Askren with a jab.
Disson closes the distance and clinches up with Askren, looking for a takedown. Disson pushes Askren against the cage but Askren circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Disson shoots for a takedown but Askren saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Askren is looking to counter the offense by Disson and move into the clinch.#TD#
Disson gets caught flat footed, as Askren shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Askren scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Askren working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Disson has his foot on Askren's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Askren works his way back into a safe position though.
Askren postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3#
Askren stands and throws Disson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Askren trying to control the action but Disson is working from the bottom.
Askren working the ground and pound.
Askren creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Askren tries to score with some ground and pound. Disson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Disson is not content to let Askren control the position. #T4#
Askren tries to move to mount but Disson blocks the move with his legs.
Disson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Disson wants to control but Askren postures up.
Askren misses with the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Askren working the body and head with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Askren throws a strike aimed at the side of Disson's head but Disson avoids it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Askren showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Askren has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Askren!
A very excited looking Jake Askren made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Madness Birth of a Warrior 2
Date: Mar 27, 2021

#R1#
Askren looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Askren wants to clinch up but Lahey keeps it at a distance.
Lahey throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Askren counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Askren in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Askren with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lahey looking to control.
Askren in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lahey preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren connects with a couple of short punches.
Askren trying to control but Lahey is working from the bottom.
Askren showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Askren in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lahey is pulling down on Askren's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Askren is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lahey looks to land a right hand but Askren moved out of range.
Jim Lahey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lahey misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Askren counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lahey won't be happy with that.

Lahey throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Jim Lahey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lahey connects with a good right hand that stumbles Askren. Askren circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Askren ducks under a wild hook from Lahey.
Askren blocks a jab.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Askren ducks under a wild hook from Lahey.
Askren feints the counter takedown.
Askren takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL2#
Askren closes the distance and clinches.
Askren misses with a punch on the inside.
Lahey really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Askren slowing the pace effectively.
Askren continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Lahey being controlled against the cage.
Askren receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Askren stalling against the cage.
Lahey slowing the pace effectively.
Askren's coach down at Arcalimon Top Team was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Askren's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T3#
Lahey slowing the pace effectively.#BC#
Lahey breaks from the clinch.
Lahey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Askren changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL2#
Askren drives through and clinches with Lahey against the cage. #BC#
Lahey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lahey throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Askren decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lahey's guard.
Askren controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Askren wants to control from the top but Lahey keeps moving.
Askren slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
Askren working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lahey can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Askren controls the pace.
Askren throws a strike but Lahey rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Lahey won't allow Askren to sweep him here.
Askren is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Askren is trying to control the position but Lahey postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jim Lahey will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Lahey misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Askren counters with a single leg into guard. Lahey didn't expect that.
Askren throwing strikes from guard but Lahey blocks nicely.
Askren controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Askren is continuing to stall.
Askren postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Askren sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Askren being controlled here momentarily.
Askren controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lahey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Askren tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Askren slips a jab from Lahey.
Askren with the counter takedown but Lahey avoids it easily.
Askren tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lahey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Askren is looking to clinch but Lahey is avoiding it.
It looked like Lahey wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lahey thows a leg kick but Askren checks it #TD2#
and Askren counters with a takedown into side control.
Askren is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Lahey will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T2#
Lahey on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lahey tries to get out of the position.
Lahey tries to buck Askren off but Askren is having none of it.
Askren has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lahey wants to control but Askren postures up.
Askren misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Askren trying to control the action but Lahey is working from the bottom.
Askren in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The ground and pound from Askren seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T3#
Askren sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Lahey is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Lahey is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Shao Kahns Training Facility, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Askren grinds an elbow into Lahey's temple.
Askren wants to control but Lahey is keeping him busy.
Lahey on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Askren misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Askren is staying tight to Lahey's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Askren landing strikes. #T4#
Lahey is looking for a sweep.
Askren creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Askren working the ground and pound but Lahey is defending the strikes.
Jake Askren has got the better of the ground game so far.
Askren wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lahey keeps working.
Askren lands a decent elbow from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Askren.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lahey is trying to get back to half guard.
Askren cracks Lahey with an elbow. That is naaassty.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Askren showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Askren is defended easily by Lahey.
Askren fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lahey avoids it really well and circles away.
Lahey misses with a straight right.
Askren with the counter takedown but Lahey avoids it easily.
Lahey misses with a looping left.
Lahey gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Askren tries to clinch up but Lahey circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Askren.
Lahey throws a shot from downtown. Askren moves away and avoids it.
Lahey throws the left hand but Askren avoids the punch easily.
Lahey connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Askren momentarily.
Askren slips a jab from Lahey.#T1##CL2#
Askren moves into the clinch.
Askren is pushing Lahey up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Askren avoiding damage.
Come on Askren - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A frustrated look appears on Askren's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Askren effectively controlling the action here.
Askren just leaning against Lahey, taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jake Askren.
Lahey lunges at Askren with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Askren's hand. #T2#
Askren defending well as Lahey loads up on a big left hand.
Lahey scores with a hook to the body. Askren takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lahey throws a hook to the side of Askren's head but Askren sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lahey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Askren ducks under a wild hook from Lahey.
Askren takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lahey ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Askren is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lahey. #CL2#
Askren fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lahey, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Askren pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Askren blocks a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lahey stuns Askren with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Askren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lahey throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Askren counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T3#
Askren stalling away here and it's allowed Lahey to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Askren trying to control the position from guard on top but Lahey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Askren throws a big right hand that misses.
Askren seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Askren keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lahey's head.
Askren wants to control from the top but Lahey keeps moving.
Askren showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Askren trying to control the position from guard on top but Lahey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Askren closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jim Lahey.
I think Lahey has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Lahey!
In his post fight interview, Jim Lahey gave a big smile as he said 'I told you guys the liqour is calling the shots now! Im watching all of you, like a big dirty shit-hawk!'.

Event: Madness Birth of a Warrior 1.2
Date: Feb 27, 2021

#R1#
Richardson throws a front kick aimed at Askren's knee but Askren avoids it well. #TD2#
Askren throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Richardson was covering up waiting for the punch and Askren finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Askren with a nice head shot there.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Richardson holds on and takes a little breather.
Askren looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Richardson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren trying to control but Richardson is working from the bottom.
Richardson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Askren wants to control from the top but Richardson keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Askren looking to pass the guard.
Richardson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Askren missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Askren with a flurry of punches that miss.
Richardson wants to sweep here but Askren controlling him for the moment.
Askren is looking to work some ground and pound but Richardson has wrist control.
Askren throwing strikes from guard but Richardson blocks nicely.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Askren trying to move into half guard but instead Richardson has managed to sweep!#REVR##T2#
Askren trying to control the position here.
Askren tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Richardson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Richardson wants to control from the top but Askren keeps moving.
Askren bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Richardson's guard. #REVB##T3#
Askren trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Askren won't allow Richardson to sweep him here.
Askren throwing strikes but missing.
Askren working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Richardson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Askren.
Askren in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Askren working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Richardson's head.
Askren with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Askren wants to control from the top but Richardson keeps moving.
Askren content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4#
Askren distracts Richardson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Richardson being controlled here, momentarily.
Askren scoring with punches to the head and body.
Askren is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Askren with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Richardson controls Askren momentarily but Askren frees himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Askren dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Richardson lunges at Askren with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Askren's hand.
Richardson throws the left hand but Askren avoids the punch easily.
Askren tries to clinch there but Richardson circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Richardson. Askren does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice shot by Richardson.
Richardson blocks a leg kick.
Richardson throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Askren decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Richardson's guard.
Askren working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Richardson's head.
Richardson is looking to stand up but Askren isn't so interested in that idea.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Askren's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1#
Askren throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Richardson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Richardson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Askren lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Richardson wants to sweep but no luck.
Askren throws an elbow that misses. Richardson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Askren's guard. Nice move by Richardson!#REVR#
Askren manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Richardson manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Richardson wants to sweep but no luck.
Askren pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Richardson is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Askren loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Askren content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Askren throwing strikes but missing.
Askren in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Richardson is trying to keep Askren in close.
Richardson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Askren is controlling him.
Askren in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Askren lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Askren trying to control but Richardson is working from the bottom.
Askren makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Askren has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Askren scoring with punches to the head and body.
Askren is looking to work some ground and pound but Richardson has wrist control.
Askren landing with the ground and pound.
Askren trying to control the position from guard on top but Richardson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Askren slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Richardson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Askren is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Askren moves into the clinch.
Richardson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Richardson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Richardson can't break the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Askren has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Richardson tries to break free but Askren pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Askren gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Richardson looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Askren showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
A bone on bone clash there as Askren blocks the leg kick.
Askren is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL2#
Askren closes the distance and pushes Richardson back into the cage.
Askren tries to work over Richardson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Richardson breaks the clinch.
Askren gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Richardson.
Askren uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Richardson.
Nice uppercut lands for Richardson. That snapped Askren's head back.
Askren takes one on the button.
Askren misses with an attempted mid kick.
Richardson throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Askren counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Askren is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Askren in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Askren loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Askren with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1#
Richardson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Askren trying to control but Richardson is working from the bottom.
Richardson has momentary wrist control but Askren slips an elbow through the middle.
Richardson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Askren is stalling in the full guard.
Askren is in close to Richardson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rick Richardson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Askren wants to pass the guard but Richardson is keeping the position.
Askren working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Richardson looking to control but Askren passes into half guard.
Askren is thwarting Richardson's attempts to control the position.
Askren thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Richardson's head.
Askren working the head and body with strikes.
Askren working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T3#
Richardson is looking to control Askren's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Richardson avoid being mounted?
Askren is pressing down on Richardson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Richardson is holding on for now.
Askren working the head and body with strikes.
Askren working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Askren slips a nice elbow through Richardson's hands, connecting with Richardson's forehead.
Richardson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Askren controlling the pace.
Askren is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Askren lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Askren working the head and body with strikes.
Askren scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Askren slips a nice elbow through Richardson's hands, connecting with Richardson's forehead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Richardson wants to sweep but Askren has passed to side control!
Askren scores with a couple of short elbows.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Askren comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Askren winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Askren!
A victorious Jake Askren thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CW MMA: Tourney Test Event 1
Date: Dec 25, 2020

#R1#
Doblas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Askren tries to counter with a takedown but Doblas is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Doblas rushes Askren and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Askren blocks an uppercut.
Askren has Doblas pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Doblas manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Doblas lands a shot to the body.
Doblas using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Doblas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Askren is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Doblas is defending well.
Doblas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Doblas.
Askren is breathing heavily.
Askren drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Doblas gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Askren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Doblas putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Askren in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Doblas.
Doblas crunches a lovely knee into Askren's ribcage.
Doblas lands a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Still in the clinch, Doblas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Askren prevents a body shot from Doblas.
Askren's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
A short left from Doblas.
Still in the clinch, Doblas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Doblas can't find room to land a body shot as Askren controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Doblas.
Askren slows down the pace here.
Doblas gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Doblas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Doblas lands a shoulder strike.
Askren misses with a body punch.
Doblas landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Doblas unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Doblas creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Askren's defenses.
Askren is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Doblas is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doblas struggles to land a body shot inside as Askren controls his hands.
Askren is looking to control Doblas's arms but Doblas gets an underhook and turns him. Now Askren has his back to the cage.
Doblas with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T2#
Doblas stops a takedown attempt from Askren.
Doblas comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Askren takes a knee to the side of the body.
Doblas misses with the head strike.
Doblas landing knees to the head.
Doblas lands a nice knee to the body.
Doblas lands an elbow that stopped Askren in his tracks for a moment.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Askren looking to stall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Doblas.
Doblas lands an elbow just above Askren 's eye.
Askren is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Askren blocking some punches.
Askren tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Doblas's elbow.
Doblas tries to work over Askren's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Askren is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Doblas landing knees to the head. #T3#
Askren is looking to control Doblas's arms but Doblas gets an underhook and turns him. Now Askren has his back to the cage.
Doblas misses with a body punch.
Askren takes an elbow to the temple.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Askren.
Doblas has a couple of punches blocked by Askren.
Doblas being controlled against the cage.
Doblas lands an elbow inside that Askren shrugs off.
Askren misses with a hook from the clinch.
Askren stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Doblas.
Askren can't get the takedown.
Doblas struggles to land a body shot inside as Askren controls his hands.
Doblas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Askren blocks a body shot from Doblas.
Doblas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Askren avoiding damage. #T4#
Doblas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Askren looking to slow down the pace here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Doblas as Askren tries to tie him up.
Askren misses with a body punch.
Askren tries to stall but Doblas uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jake Askren.
Doblas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Askren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Doblas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Doblas tries to clinch up.#CL#
Askren darts in and clinches Doblas up against the cage.
Askren avoiding damage.
Askren stalling in the clinch but Doblas improves position.
Askren goes for a takedown in the clinch but Doblas prevents it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jerome Doblas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Doblas has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 9:10
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 8:10
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 9:10

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jerome Doblas!

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